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- Variety Liqueur
- Vintage NV
- Brand Sangallo
- Cellaring Ready, but will Keep
- Wine Type Fortified
- Alcohol Percentage 20.0% Alcohol
Sangallo Amaro Camatti 700mL"Amaro Camatti is a Genovese specialty, first made by pharmacist Umberto Briga..."$69.99 -
- Variety Red Blends
- Vintage NV
- Brand Stanton and Killeen
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Fortified
- Alcohol Percentage 17.5% Alcohol
Stanton & Killeen Fortified Vintage 2008"Lifted fresh strawberry and juniper berries, raspberry and cherry mid-palate ..." -
- Variety Verdelho
- Vintage NV
- Brand Bleasdale
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Fortified
Bleasdale Sir Hans Heysen Aged Madeira Verdelho NV"Bleasdale Vineyard Aged Verdelho Madeira Sir Hans Heysen Commemorative Packag..."$50.00 -
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James Halliday'95 points
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The Real Review93 points
- Variety Port
- Vintage NV
- Brand De Bortoli
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Fortified
- Alcohol Percentage 19.0% Alcohol
De Bortoli Old Boys 21 Year Old Tawny Port"Classic tawny colour with streaks of amber. An array of aromas are on display..." -
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- Variety Red Blends
- Vintage NV
- Brand W & J Graham's
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Fortified
- Alcohol Percentage 20.0% Alcohol
Graham's Six Grapes Tawny Port"The Six Grapes Port from Graham’s is made from, not so surprisingly 6 grapes ..."$54.99 -
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Wine Spectator91 points
- Variety Bual
- Vintage NV
- Brand Henriques and Henriques
- Cellaring 10-15 Years
- Wine Type Fortified
- Alcohol Percentage 20.0% Alcohol
Henriques & Henriques Malvasia 10Yo Madeira 500ml"Top-quality Madeira is one of the world's most wickedly underrated fine wines..."$50.00 -
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- Variety Port
- Vintage NV
- Brand Seppeltsfield
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Fortified
Seppelt Para Port NV Bottling No.101"Para Liqueur Aged Tawny Port comes from a Solera (never ending) system and th..."$69.99 -
- Variety Port
- Vintage NV
- Brand Seppeltsfield
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Fortified
Seppelt Para Port NV Bottling No.105"Para Liqueur Aged Tawny Port comes from a Solera (never ending) system and th..."$69.99 -
- Variety Port
- Vintage NV
- Brand Seppeltsfield
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Fortified
Seppelt Para Port NV Bottling No.109"Para Liqueur Aged Tawny Port comes from a Solera (never ending) system and th..."$69.99 -
- Variety Port
- Vintage NV
- Brand Seppeltsfield
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Fortified
Seppelt Para Port NV Bottling No.112"Para Liqueur Aged Tawny Port comes from a Solera (never ending) system and th..."$69.99 -
- Variety Port
- Vintage NV
- Brand Seppeltsfield
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Fortified
Seppelt Para Port NV Bottling No.114"Para Liqueur Aged Tawny Port comes from a Solera (never ending) system and th..." -
- Variety Shiraz Blend
- Vintage NV
- Brand Peter Lehmann
- Cellaring Ready, but will Keep
- Wine Type Fortified
- Alcohol Percentage 21.5% Alcohol
Seppeltsfield 100th Anniversary Leo Renato Seppelt NV Port"Seppelt Commemoration Port (Leo Renato Seppelt) 21.5% Blended from Para li..."$64.99 -
- Variety Red Blends
- Vintage 1979
- Brand St Hallett
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Fortified
- Alcohol Percentage 19.0% Alcohol
St Hallett 1977 Vintage Port Racehorse Series Yashmak Adelaide Cup 1980"Fortified wine. Lindner & Sons was the winery now known as St. Hallett. A por..."$50.00 -
- Variety Red Blends
- Vintage 1979
- Brand St Hallett
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Fortified
- Alcohol Percentage 19.0% Alcohol
St Hallett 1979 Vintage Port Racehorse Series Dealers Choice Adelaide Cup 1982"Fortified wine. Lindner & Sons was the winery now known as St. Hallett. A por..." -
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Mark Faber95 points
- Variety Shiraz Blend
- Vintage NV
- Brand Te Aro Wine
- Cellaring 3-5 Years
- Wine Type Fortified
- Alcohol Percentage 19.5% Alcohol
Te Aro Estate Pruners Reward Fortified NV"It’s windy and raining, your fingers are numb to the bone, and there’s still ..."$50.00 -
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James Suckling93 points
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Luis Gutierrez93 points
- Variety Pedro Ximenez
- Vintage 1994
- Brand Toro Albala
- Cellaring Ready, but will Keep
- Wine Type Fortified
- Alcohol Percentage 17.0% Alcohol
Toro Albala Don Px 1994 Half Bottle 375Ml"Toro Albalá put aside select lots of their best vintage wines for later relea..."$62.99 -
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Mike Bennie93 points
- Variety Pedro Ximenez
- Vintage NV
- Brand Toro Albala
- Cellaring Ready, but will Keep
- Wine Type Fortified
- Alcohol Percentage 15.0% Alcohol
Toro Albala Fino Electrico Bombilla 750Ml"Made from 100% Pedro Ximénez, the dominant grape variety in Montilla-Moriles...."$58.99 -
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- Variety Red Blends
- Vintage 1979
- Brand Yalumba
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Fortified
- Alcohol Percentage 19.0% Alcohol
Yalumba Dulcify Vintage Port 1979 (Thoroughbred series)"Every Vintage of Thoroughbred Series is dedicated to a famous Australian race..."$50.00
Fortified Wine
Fortified wine is a type of wine that has had a distilled spirit, such as brandy, added to it. The process of fortification increases the alcohol content of the wine and gives it a unique flavor and aroma. Some popular types of fortified wine include Sherry, Port, Madeira, Marsala, and Vermouth, read on for more of an explaination of these types:
- Sherry is a fortified wine that is produced in the Jerez region of Spain. It is made from a blend of white grapes, such as Palomino, and is aged in barrels using a unique aging method called "solera." Sherry can range in style from dry to sweet and can have nutty and caramelized flavors.
- Port is a fortified wine that is produced in the Douro Valley region of Portugal. It is made from a blend of red grapes, such as Touriga Nacional, and is aged in barrels. Port is known for its rich, fruity flavor and can range in sweetness from dry to very sweet.
- Madeira is a fortified wine that is produced in the Madeira Islands of Portugal. It is made from a blend of white grapes, such as Sercial, and is aged in barrels using a unique aging method called "estufagem." Madeira has a rich and nutty flavor and can range in sweetness from dry to very sweet.
- Marsala is a fortified wine that is produced in the Marsala region of Italy. It is made from a blend of white or red grapes and is aged in barrels. Marsala has a rich and sweet flavor and is often used in cooking.
- Vermouth is a fortified wine that is flavored with botanicals, such as herbs, spices and roots. It is produced in many countries, and it can be dry or sweet. It is usually consumed as an aperitif or cocktail ingredient.
To make fortified wine, a distilled spirit, such as brandy, is added to the wine while it is still fermenting. This stops the fermentation process and increases the alcohol content of the wine. The wine is then aged in barrels, which can give it a unique flavor and aroma. Fortified wines typically have an alcohol content of around 18-22%, which is higher than most table wines which usually range between 11-14%.
The taste of fortified wine can vary depending on the type and the aging process. Sherry, for example, can range from dry to sweet and nutty, while Port can be rich and fruity with a slightly sweet taste. Fortified wines can be enjoyed as aperitifs, after-dinner drinks or paired with desserts.
Some fortified wines have a long history and traditional production methods, such as Sherry and Port, while others like Vermouth, have become more popular in recent years as a cocktail ingredient.