Madeira
The defining note of Madeira comes from the unique process of estufagem, a long gentle heating and cooling process that mimics a journey across the Tropics on a sailing ship (something most exported Madeiras would have undergone in the days when Madeira was an importing re-supply stop for ships bound for the Orient). This leaves a pleasant cooked character in the wine.
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MADEIRA Boal 10 Year Old Reserva Velha Barbeito
Madeira Portugal 19%
Boal.
Medium sweet. Grapes from various quality vineyards in Campanário, Estreito da Calheta and Prazeres. Grapes were pressed in a continuous press. Aged canteiro method in French oak casks. TA 6.59 g/l, pH 3.47, RS 90 g/l....(read more)
Tamlyn Currin
MADEIRA 15 Year Old Sweet d'Oliveiras
Madeira Portugal 19%
Tinta Negra.
Madeira wine is a fortified wine from the Portuguese Island of Madeira. Unlike its better known mainland sibling Port, Madeira wine comes in all styles from dry through to sweet. This is a sweet wine, which has been prod...(read more)
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