Fortified — Fortified — Every Glass Matters

What sets fortified wine apart from the rest? The fact it simply is fortified!

Fortification is a process of increasing a wines’ alcohol content by adding in a distilled spirit, most commonly brandy. There are many types of fortified wine but the best known are Port, Sherry and Madeira. Historically wines were fortified to survive the long journey at sea as the higher alcohol prevented them from deteriorating.

Like most wines there are set rules, regions and regulations that govern the production of each fortified style.

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Madeira

Madeira

Whether you immediately think of wine or the island both are interconnected. Madeira wine can only be produced on the island of Madeira. Learn about hows it’s made, the grapes and the styles here

FortifiedCoralie StrongMarch 25, 2020Madeira, Fortified, Island, Estufagem, Canteiro, Tinta Negramole (aka Tinta Negra), Serical, Verdelho, Boal, Terrantez, Corrent, Rainwater-, Rainwater, Colheita, Frasqueira, Blandy's Henriques & Henriques, Justino’s

Vin Doux Naturels

Vin Doux Naturels

A wine that translates as ‘naturally sweet.’

How is Sherry made?

How is Sherry made?

There are two distinct ways of making this wonderfully versatile fortified wine, Biological or Oxidative. For the purposes of this article we're using the dry styles to explain how sherry is made and the difference between ageing with yeast and with oxygen.

FortifiedCoralie StrongMay 3, 2019Sherry, Albariza, Biological, Oxygen, Oxidative, Solera, Solera System, Sherry Triangle, Palomino, Fino

The Styles of Sherry

The Styles of Sherry

Learn about the Styles of Sherry, a great trend coming back into fashion.

FortifiedCoralie StrongFebruary 27, 2019Sherry, Palo Cortado, Oloroso, Amontillado, Fino, Manzanilla, Pedro Ximénez, PX, Flor, Oxidation

The Styles of Port

The Styles of Port

Learn all about the Styles of Port

FortifiedCoralie StrongFebruary 27, 2019Port, Red, Colheita, Vintage, Tawny, Ruby, Quinta, Single Quinta Vintage, Late Bottle Vintage, LBV, Crusted, Rosé, White, Porto, Douro, Douro Valley, Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca