Madeira wine originates from the Portuguese island of Madeira, crafted from a mix of grape varieties such as Malvasia, Tinta Negra Mole, and Sercial. Following its initial fermentation in oak casks, the wine undergoes a unique aging process known as ‘estufagem.’ This method exposes the wine to alternating hot and cold temperatures, simulating the conditions of extended sea voyages in tropical climates, which speeds up the wine’s maturation and flavour development. This results in a sweet and nutty fortified wine, displaying notes of citrus and dried fruits.
Wire Works Madeira Finish | 53.6% ABV | 671 Bottles
Tasting Notes
Sweet, spicy and oily, with rich orange and apricot, dried fruits and nuts
Nose: Wine gums, satsumas, dried apricots, strawberry jam, sultanas, butter icing, hibiscus, fruit salad sweets, candied ginger, Turkish delight.
Palate: Fresh orange peel, treacle tart, peppermint, eucalyptus, marzipan, pecan nuts, cacao nibs, nectarine, vanilla fudge.
Finish: Orange marmalade, cardamon, star anise, milk chocolate, nutmeg.