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Fortification

*Fortification is process that involves addition of spirits to still wine to increase the total percent of alcohol level. This procedure is important part of making a sweet and fortified wines like Port, Madeira and Marsala where the grape spirits is added into the wine before fermentation is finished, leaving a high percentage of residual sugar. Fortification can be used also to find the perfect tasting spot after dealcoholization of the wine.

 
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