Port & Fortified Wines

Port wine and other fortified wines are styles of wine that have had a distilled spirit (usually grape brandy) added during or after fermentation, increasing their alcohol content and often preserving or enhancing sweetness.

Port wine specifically comes from Portugal’s Douro Valley and is typically rich, sweet, and full-bodied, with flavours of blackberry, plum, chocolate, and spice, and is often enjoyed as a dessert wine.

More broadly, fortified wines include styles like Sherry, Madeira, and Marsala, which can range from dry and nutty to sweet and luscious depending on production methods and aging, making them versatile for sipping or pairing with food.