Winemaker Notes
Having matured for a minimum of five years in old oak casks, this wine attains a smooth harmony of moderate sweetness and good acidity.
Served at room temperature as an aperitif, or indeed on its own, this Madeira is much appreciated for its fine body and taste Madeira wines, like other wines of this type are always liable to leave a natural deposit, especially when exposed to low temperatures. The quality of the wine is in no way affected. Should it be necessary pour the wine carefully leaving any deposit in the bottle.
A steep, volcanic island in the Atlantic Ocean that rises to over 6,000 feet at its highest point, Madeira actually sits closer to Morocco than Portugal, the country to which it belongs.
Today the vineyards of the island cover tiny step-like terraces called poios, carved from the basalt bedrock. Aptly named Madeira, this fortified wine comes in two main styles. Blended Madeira is mostly inexpensive wine but there are a few remarkable aged styles. Single varietal Madeira (made from Sercial, Verdelho, Boal or Malmsey), is usually the highest quality and has the potential to improve in the bottle for decades.