Is Madeira Like Sherry?

Editor's Note: Madeira gets its name from where it is produced; a small island off the coast of Portugal. Like its cousin sherry from Spain, it is a fortified wine. ... As with sherry, there are many different styles to choose from. They range in style from dry to extremely sweet.

Can you use Madeira instead of sherry?

Dry sherry, a wine fortified with brandy, typically shows up in recipes in small amounts. ... The most similar will be other fortified wines like dry vermouth (not sweet), or madeira—you can use equal amounts of these in place of dry sherry.

What alcohol is similar to Madeira?

Marsala, another type of fortified wine, makes an excellent Madeira substitute in a pinch. Like Madeira, Marsala comes in dry and sweet varieties—but the ones typically used for cooking tend toward dryness.