Fortified Wine
Make Port, Sherry, Madeira, and friends easier to understand — how they’re made and how they differ.
What Is Fortification?
Adding spirit to raise alcohol — and control sweetness.
Port Basics
Ruby and Tawny — two paths for a sweet fortified red.
Sherry Basics
From bone-dry Fino to lusciously sweet PX.
Madeira Basics
The wine deliberately cooked — and nearly indestructible.
Marsala & Other Fortified Wines
Rounding out the category without going too deep.
Serving & Pairing Fortified Wines
Temperatures and classic matches.