fortified wine

Noun

Meaning

wine to which alcohol (usually grape brandy) has been added

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

liqueur wine sherry marsala madeira port Sauternes dry sherry dessert wine alcoholic drinks Jesus juice sweet sherry cyprus wine cooked wine wine fortified for distillation bold wine

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Hypernyms

wine vino

Hyponyms

muscat sherry marsala madeira port port wine

Related terms

sparkling wine bum wine liqueur wine distilled wine wino wine

Examples

According to Stuart Walton and Brian Glover, vermouth "is as far removed from the natural produce of the vine as it is possible for a fortified wine to get." Source: Internet

History The most creditable version of the introduction of Marsala fortified wine to a wider range of consumers is attributed to the English trader John Woodhouse. Source: Internet

A pleasing sweet/tart balance made this fortified wine a close second. Source: Internet

More seriously, Marsala is a fortified wine from Sicily with a deep, complex flavor. Source: Internet

Port is a fortified wine, and is mostly enjoyed as a dessert wine. Source: Internet

In the case of some fortified wine styles (such as late harvest and botrytized wines ), a naturally high level of sugar will inhibit the yeast. Source: Internet

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