Maderista Verdelho 2014 / 3L
Region: Madeira
Producer: Madeira Wine Company SA
Why we chose this wine
2014: the year the Philae lander became the first to land on a comet. A Madeira from this vintage carries that year within it: a wine that has matured patiently in cask for years.
| Volume | 300.0 cl. |
| Grape Variety | 100% Verdelho – a medium-dry grape thriving on mid-altitude slopes, producing wines with bright acidity and subtle smoky undertones. |
| Drinking window | Ready to drink now — thanks to the nature of Madeira, this wine remains stable for many years, both in bottle and after opening. |
| Serveren bij | Served between 12-13°C, excellent as an aperitif or paired with smoked fish, hard cheeses and lightly spiced dishes. |
| Alc. | 20.0% |
| Vinification | Traditional Madeira vinification: the must from the Verdelho grapes is fermented almost to dryness before being fortified (mutage) with neutral grape spirit, resulting in a drier, refined style with lively acidity. |
| Ripening | Aged for more than 12 years using the traditional canteiro method: in oak casks in the naturally heated lodges (armazéns) of the wine house, giving the Madeira its characteristic oxidative character and remarkable longevity. |
The producer
Madeira Wine Company SA
This group brings together Blandy's, Leacock's, Cossart Gordon and Miles, and with them an impressive stock of old wines. Chris Blandy and winemaker Francisco Albuquerque make approachable, rounded Madeira with real depth.