Madeira Wines

Madeira wine is a fortified wine from the Portuguese island of Madeira, renowned for its unique aging process and complex flavour profile. Unlike most wines, Madeira undergoes deliberate exposure to heat and oxygen, often through a method called estufagem, which involves heating the wine in stainless steel tanks or wooden casks over months or even years. This process gives Madeira its characteristic longevity and rich, caramelized notes. The wine ranges from dry to sweet, Its robust flavour and stability make it ideal for both sipping and cooking, famously used in classic dishes like Madeira sauce.