How to drink madeira

When it comes to enjoying Madeira, we suggest that the dry and medium dry styles be served chilled (12°C) and the medium rich and rich styles be served slightly chilled (16°C). The glassware is important we suggest that all materials should be enjoyed using a typical port glass.

What do you drink with Madeira wine?

Sweeter styles of Madeira such as Malvasia are excellent digestifs and dessert wines. Serve it with blue cheeses, dried fruit, rich dark chocolate desserts, and sweet pastries with nuts, honey, or berries. If you have a well-aged Madeira, sip it on its own like a fine Cognac.

Is Madeira a wine or liquor?

Madeira is a fortified wine made on the Portuguese Madeira Islands, off the coast of Africa. Madeira is produced in a variety of styles ranging from dry wines which can be consumed on their own, as an apéritif, to sweet wines usually consumed with dessert.

Is Madeira wine for drinking or cooking?

Madeira is a long-lasting fortified wine that is made on a small Portuguese island of the same name. It is often served as an aperitif or dessert wine depending on the level of sweetness and is used in cooking, especially for making sauces.

Is Madeira a sherry or wine?

fortified wine

Editor’s Note: Madeira gets its name from where it is produced; a small island off the coast of Portugal. Like its cousin sherry from Spain, it is a fortified wine. This means that a distilled grape spirit is added to the wine after fermentation which acts like a preservative.

When should I drink Madeira wine?

Most people think of Madeira as an after dinner wine, but its diverse styles and high acidity make it a a great partner with food. The greatest pairing ever is peanut butter cups and a glass of 1912 Verdelho Madeira ($475). Winter and fall soups, such as butternut squash, make an amazing compliment to Bual Madeira.