Mistel (alcoholic drink)

Mistel (French Mistelle, from the Latin mixtella - “Mix”) - fortified wine made from grape spirit with the addition of fermented , partially fermented or unfermented grape must . When alcohol is added, the wort fermentation process stops and, as a result, the mistel becomes sweeter than a fully fermented wort. ^[1] Mistels are essential ingredients in fortified wines such as vermouth , marsala and sherry , although they are mainly used as a base for aperitifs such as the French Pinot de Charente ^[2] .