Alcohol’s Influence on Wine Aging Potential

You’re right to think that alcohol has something to do with a wine’s aging potential. Wines with higher alcohol levels (+14%) can usually age longer than lower-alcohol wines (under 14%). Alcohol acts as a natural preservative and antioxidant in wine. Examples include Amarone, Port, Madeira, and Shiraz. Some lower-alcohol wines can also age, though, like […]

10 Types of Fortified Wine

Trying to figure out fortified wine types? These wines have a storied place in wine history and in your glass! There are 10 well-known types of fortified wines: Sherry, Port, Madeira, Vin Doux Naturel, Vermouth, Marsala, Commandaria, Pineau des Charentes, Malaga, and Rutherglen Muscat. Fortified wines come in two styles: sweet or dry. Comparing fortified […]