White Fortified Wine

The world of fortified wines offers up a fascinating, compelling array of options, nowhere more so than in the diversity on show among its white wine options. Whether from the volcanic soils of the Atlantic island of Madeira, off the Portuguese coastline, or the sun-baked southern Spain enclave of Jerez, renderings range from dry to sweet, zesty and zappy to unctuous and indulgent. A fortified wine defined by vibrant acidity, layered complexity and extraordinary longevity, Madeira goes from the dry Sercial to the opulent Malmsey. Sherry, meanwhile, comes in an even greater number of styles, from the tangy, saline aperitif style of Fino, to the lush, rich sweetness of PX.