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fortify
/ˈfɔːtɪfaɪ/
verb
To increase the defenses of; to strengthen and secure by military works; to render defensible against an attack by hostile forces.
To impart strength or vigor to.
To add spirits to wine to increase the alcohol content.
"Sherry is made by fortifying wine."
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