MISC

Question 1

What are fermentation temperatures for fortified wines?

Answer 1

Sherry - 22-26 C
Port - 28-32 C
Rose Port - 15-16 C
White Port - 17-18 C (unaged) 20-22C (aged)
Madeira - n/a
VDN (Reds) - 28 C
VDN (whites) - 15 C
Rutherglen - n/a

Question 2

What are overall sales volumes for each fortified wine region?

Answer 2

Port - 70M produced; 68M sold (2020)
Sherry - 31M (2019)
Madeira - 3.2M (2019)
Australian Fortified - 20M (no yr given)