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Wine spirit

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Wine spirit is the grape distillate used to fortify Port. Added to fermenting must it stops the fermentation, so the wine keeps part of its sugar and reaches about 20 % alcohol. The Portuguese ingredient statement of Porto Messias 10 Anos lists it second, as aguardente vínica, after the grapes.[1] Caves Messias describes the step as an alcoholic fermentation interrupted by the addition of brandy, after which the blend is aged in cask for about ten years.[2]

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Also known as

  • aguardente vínica pt

References

  1. ↑ Portugal Vineyards: Messias 10 anos Tawny Porto, with ingredient statement, allergens and nutrition declaration (Wayback capture) Portugal Vineyards. retailer. Published 2026-01-12. Accessed 2026-09-14. Record: CVM0065. Descrição and Declaração nutricional.
  2. ↑ Caves Messias: Porto Messias 10 Years Old Caves Messias. manufacturer. Accessed 2026-09-14. Description and technical data.
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