Madeira Style

Fortified Full bodied

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

Madeira Style wine style — watercolor illustration

Serving Guide

Temperature
13–16°C
Glass Type
copita
Aging Potential
10+ Years

Regions for This Style

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

Food Pairings

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

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About This 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.

At a Glance

Wine Type
Fortified
Body
Full

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