Fortified Wines - Port, Sherry, Madeira, Marsala

Fortified wines are a unique classification of wine. They start life as a "regular" still wine and then are often "fortified" with brandy or a neutral grape spirit. This fortification preserves the wine and allows it to be enjoyed with different foods, while ensuring more flexibility in storage options. The most common categories of fortified wine include: Port, Sherry, Madeira, and Marsala.