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Fortified Wines: Bold, Rich & Timeless Elegance in Every Sip

Experience the fortified Wines, where complexity meets the craft of the producer. The fortified wines collection!!! at IN THE CRU, is a hand-picked range of intense, luscious wines that have been fortified with a spirit, most often a brandy, giving the wines heightened and more complex flavours. Whether you're a wine enthusiast or you are new to the world of wine, the fortified wine range will have a taste that falls in love with your palette.

What is Fortified Wine?

Fortified wines are enriched traditional wines that have been "fortified" by the addition of high-proof spirit, typically brandy. This not only spices up the alcohol level (which tends to run between 17-20%) but it also extends the life of the wine and gives it complexity, which means it is as great to sip at as it is to pair with food.

Discover Our Range of Fortified Wines 

From the dry and nutty to the sweet and luscious, our selection unites the best that the world's vineyards have to offer. Here's what you can expect:

  • Port Wine: Dark, rich, velvety, and decadently sweet, Port wine is Portugal’s most incredible gift to the world of wine. Ideal for sipping after dinner or as a nightcap.
  • Sherry: Spain’s most famous fortified wine comes in all shapes and sizes — from dry and sharp, to sweet and treacly.
  • Vermouth: For people who love to make their own cocktails, this aromatized, fortified wine is infused with herbs and botanicals. Whether you’re making a Negroni or drinking it on the rocks.
  • White Port: Crisp and faintly floral, white Port is a contemporary twist to make a light spritzer or chilled aperitif....

These are not merely wines, but experiences, suffused with history, innovation and flavor.

Why Choose Fortified Wines from IN THE CRU?

At IN THE CRU, we are not just selling wine—we are curating experiences. Read on to find out why our customers have faith in us:

  • Quality Assurance: We only purchase from the world's finest reputed producers. Each bottle is seriously vetted for palate profile, age and quality.
  • High Alcohol Content: Due to the increased alcohol percentage, the majority of fortified wines remain fresh weeks, if not months after opening. It’s not a race to the bottom of the bottle — you can take your time and savor your wine.
  • Cocktail-Minded: Hoping to take your home mixology to the next level? Commonly used in classic cocktails, sweet vermouth, dry vermouth and Port would be popular myths.
  • Rich History, Richer Flavor: Fortified wines – history from the vineyards of Portugal, Spain and Italy. Each sip is a sample of history and heritage.
  • Best for Pairings: Pair a glass of Port with chocolate lava cake, or Sherry with roasted almonds. The possibilities are endless—and delicious.
  • Perfect for Gift-giving: Comparable to how fashion label fragrances are gifted, these wines were gifted for holidays, birthday and special occasions.

Top-Rated Fortified Wines at IN THE CRU

Take a look at some of the stars of our Fortified Wine Collection:

These handpicked bottles feature variety, complexity, and juice that's an exceptional value, and are an ideal addition to any wine collection.

Perfect Moments to Enjoy Fortified Wines

Fortified wines are incredibly adaptable — equally at home in one’s most lavish moments as they are in passing a lonely evening. Full-flavored and full-strength, they add gravity and class to any occasion. 

Dinner Parties & Gatherings: 
Hosting guests? Log in Fortified wines, like Port or Cream Sherry, are great sipping wines after dinner. Pass them with candy, cheese or chocolate platters to draw an elegant end to the evening. 

Cocktail Making at Home
Experiment with cocktails and Vermouths and flavored wines. From a Negroni and Manhattan to a Martini, fortified wines are at the heart of iconic drinks that have gained worldwide adoration.

Romantic evenings: Date Nights
A glass of sweet Port (or perhaps a smooth Madeira) would certainly set the mood. Their layered notes make them a perfect associate to an intimate dinner or soft background jazz.

Festive Celebrations & Holidays
For Christmas or New Year’s evening the flavor of fortified wines is more festive. Raise a toast with a cold white Port spritzer or an ice-cold Sherry served with an orange twist.

Cooking Special Meals
Several fortified wines, including Marsala and Sherry, are secret weapons in the kitchen. Leverage them to give sauces, reductions and rich meat dishes bold savory depth.

FAQs:

Q1. How much alcohol is in sherry?

With the help of distilled spirits, such as brandy, most fortified wines fall in the range of 17 to 20 percent alcohol by volume.

Q2. How long can I keep a opened fortified wine bottle?

Fortified wines also have a better keeping quality. Once they are opened, they generally keep for 2 to 6 weeks, depending on the type of nut and the method of storage.

Q3. Do fortified wines have sweet or dry taste?

They can be both. Fino Sherry is dry, for instance, while Ruby Port is sweet. And look at the label for style.

Q4. Can I cook with sherry or other fortified wine?

Absolutely! Fortified wines such as Marsala and Sherry are commonly used in least in cooking to add flavor to sweet and Savoury dishes.

Q5. With which food is fortified wine best paired?

Cheese, nuts, anything sweet from chocolate cake to roasts or glazed ham can be made to sing by the accompaniment of certain fortified wines.

Elevate Your Wine Game Today

Experience the richness, diversity and audacity of fortified wine right here at INTHECRU. Whether you’re looking for the perfect after-dinner drink, cocktail ingredient, or the perfect something unique gift, our Fortified Collection offers classic class with every glass.
Cherish rich flavour and unforgettable moments with the Fortified Collection available to shop now.