sherry

This term refers specifically to a fortified wine, meaning it has a higher alcohol content than standard wine due to the addition of grape spirit. It carries a connotation of sophistication and is often associated with traditional aperitifs or culinary reductions in high-end cooking. As a mass noun representing a liquid substance, it is typically uncountable. To specify a quantity, speakers use partitive constructions such as a glass of sherry or a bottle of sherry.