Fortified wine

Fortified wine is wine that has had liquor mixed into it while it was fermenting. The added liquor means that the wine has more alcohol in it and a different flavor.
History
Fortified wines became popular in Europe during the 1600s.
Types
There are many popular types of fortified wine, including:
 Sherry
 Port wine
 Vermouth
 Madeira wine
 Marsala wine
References

Category:Wine