fortified wine

noun

1. a wine, as port or sherry, to which brandy has been added in order to arrest fermentation or to increase the alcoholic content.

fortified wine

noun

1. wine treated by the addition of brandy or alcohol, such as port, marsala, and sherry

Word History and Origins

Origin of fortified wine¹

First recorded in 1905–10

Example Sentences

During the Age of Exploration, fortified wine styles like madeira and port became popular for their ability to stand up to long ocean voyages.

From Eater

He was 13 when he first tasted wine — a 1908 vintage port or fortified wine from Portugal but popularized in Britain.

From Washington Post