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James Moleswort92 points
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Jeb Dunnuck91 points
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Wine Enthusiast90 points
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James Suckling90 points
- Variety Touriga Nacional
- Vintage NV
- Brand Quinta do Noval
- Cellaring Ready, but will Keep
- Wine Type Fortified
- Alcohol Percentage 19.6% Alcohol
Quinta Do Noval Tawny NV"Noval's Tawny Port is an elegant, fleshy wine with good richness and a fresh,..."$44.99 -
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- Variety Red Blends
- Vintage NV
- Brand All Saints Estate
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type Fortified
- Alcohol Percentage 18.0% Alcohol
All Saints The Keep Tawny Port Nv"A tawny colour with a hint of red. The aroma is a mix of ripe berry fruit and..."$18.99 -
- Variety Cortese
- Vintage NV
- Brand Contratto
- Cellaring Ready, but will Keep
- Wine Type Fortified
- Alcohol Percentage 17.0% Alcohol
Contratto Vermouth Rosso Nv"A recipe dating back to the 19th century using 31 major aromas - 15 of which ..."$44.99 -
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Jancis Robinson18.5 points
- Variety Touriga Nacional
- Vintage 1985
- Brand Fonseca
- Cellaring 10-15 Years
- Wine Type Fortified
- Alcohol Percentage 19.0% Alcohol
Fonseca Vintage Port 750ml 1985"One of the most spectacular 1994s, this opaque purple-colored wine is an exot..."$370.00 -
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James Suckling100 points
- Variety Touriga Nacional
- Vintage 1994
- Brand Fonseca
- Cellaring 10-15 Years
- Wine Type Fortified
- Alcohol Percentage 19.0% Alcohol
Fonseca Vintage Port 750ml 1994"One of the most spectacular 1994s, this opaque purple-colored wine is an exot..."$450.00 -
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Wine Enthusiast96 points
- Variety Vermouth
- Vintage NV
- Brand González Byass
- Cellaring Ready, but will Keep
- Wine Type Fortified
- Alcohol Percentage 15.0% Alcohol
Gonzalez Byass Vermouth La Copa Extra Seco Blanco NV"La Copa Blanco is a white and Extra Dry Vermouth produced from a selection of..."$32.99 -
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Jancis Robinson18.5 points
- Variety Touriga Nacional
- Vintage 1996
- Brand Quinta Do Vesuvio
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Fortified
- Alcohol Percentage 20.5% Alcohol
Quinta Do Vesuvio Vintage Port 1996"This iconic Douro property can be traced all the way back to 1565! This is th..."$199.00 -
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Jancis Robinson18.5 points
- Variety Touriga Nacional
- Vintage 1985
- Brand Taylors
- Cellaring 10-15 Years
- Wine Type Fortified
- Alcohol Percentage 19.0% Alcohol
Taylors Fladgate Vintage Port 750ml 1985"Established in 1593, Taylors Fladgate is the longest running family owned & o..."$370.00 -
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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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Robert Parker's90 points
- Variety Jerez
- Vintage NV
- Brand Toro Albala
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Fortified
- Alcohol Percentage 17.0% Alcohol
Toro Albala Oloroso 500ml"From a solera approaching a century in production, this rich yet almost fully..."$39.99 -
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.