Rivesaltes Delving 1947Rivesaltes 1947 Grenache Region: Languedoc Roussillon Rivesaltes is the first appellation of natural sweet wine. WINEMAKING Rivesaltes is fortified with neutral grape spirit during fermentation, which halts the process. The remaining wines are sweet and high in alcohol, clocking in at an average of 15. 5 percent ABV. Fortification stabilizes the wine, killing yeast and any bacteria that would create off flavors or aromas. Then the wine is put in 5 to