SC - fortified wines

[Stefan li Rous]

Ras declared:
> Malmsey is also fortified as are the sherries, both of 
> which are period. Fortification does not in itself automatically mean it is 
> not period.

So, what exactly is a fortified wine? I know it is one in which the
alcohol content has been enhanced, but it is done by adding a distilled
alcohol to it? If so, what is generally used? Or is it done by partially
distilling the wine itself?

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