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fortified wine

for·ti·fied wine (plural for·ti·fied wines)


noun 
Definition:
 
wine with alcohol added: a drink that is made from wine to which a strong alcohol such as grape brandy has been added, e.g. sherry, port, or Marsala. Fortified wines are usually drunk as aperitifs, digestifs, or liqueurs.

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