What Wines Have The Highest Alcohol Content?
The wines with the highest alcohol content are typically fortified wines, such as sherry, port, and Madeira. These wines are made by adding a distilled spirit, usually brandy, to the base wine during the production process. This addition of alcohol raises the overall alcohol content of the wine to around 20% or higher, compared to the average alcohol content of 12-14% for most table wines. Some dessert wines, such as late harvest or ice wines, can also have a higher alcohol content due to the concentration of sugars and flavors in the grapes.