Mutage (Fortification)

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Mutage: fortifying wine with spirit to preserve sweetness in Port and VDN.

Mutage (Fortification) winemaking method — watercolor illustration

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Adding grape spirit to fermenting wine to stop fermentation and preserve residual sugar. The timing determines sweetness — early addition for sweeter Port, later for drier styles. The spirit raises alcohol to 18-22%, killing yeast. Used for Port, Vin Doux Naturel (Banyuls, Muscat de Beaumes-de-Venise), and Sherry.

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