Madeira Style

Fortified Full de corps

Madeira wine: heat-aged fortified wine. Sercial, Verdelho, Bual, and Malmsey.

Madeira Style wine style — watercolor illustration

Guide de Service

Température
13–16°C
Type de Verre
copita
Potentiel de Vieillissement
10+ Years

Regions for This Style

Porto 595 vins Douro 109 vins Jerez-Xérès-Sherry 56 vins Madeira 47 vins Oloroso Sherry 28 vins Manzanilla 16 vins Andalucía 16 vins Barossa Valley 12 vins

Accords Mets-Vins

Aperitif ●●●●● Appetizer ●●●●● Baked Potato ●●●●● Barbecue ●●●●● Beans ●●●●● Chestnut ●●●●● Chicken ●●●●● Asian Food ●●●●●

Guides Associés

À Propos de Ce Style

From the Portuguese island, Madeira is heated during aging (estufagem), creating virtually indestructible wines. Styles range from dry Sercial to sweet Malmsey. Unique caramel, toffee, and smoke flavors. Can last centuries.

En un Coup d'Œil

Type de Vin
Fortified
Corps
Full

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