The cellar index

WineCollection 13

Port & Fortified Wine

Port, Madeira and Sherry: wines whose fortification opens an unusually broad world of age and style.

Origin & traditionPortugal, Spain & historic fortified regions

Character & context

Understanding Port & Fortified Wine

Fortified wine ranges from bone-dry and saline to opulent and sweet. Oxidative or reductive ageing, grape variety and fortification point create bottles of remarkable stability, complexity and value at the table.

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