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Jeropiga
A traditional Portuguese sweet fortified drink made by adding grape spirit to partially fermented grape must.
THE STORY
At the table
Jeropiga has a long tradition in Portuguese wine culture and is particularly associated with autumn, grape harvests and the celebrations of São Martinho. Adding grape spirit interrupts fermentation, preserving part of the natural grape sugars and resulting in a sweet, aromatic drink traditionally enjoyed alongside roasted chestnuts.