Madeira Sweet 750ml | Vinhos Barbeito Sweet Fortified Wine
Deep Sweetness and Rich Flavor from Traditional Production Methods on Madeira Island, Portugal
"Madeira Sweet" is a sweet fortified wine produced by Vinhos Barbeito, a renowned producer on the Portuguese island of Madeira. It boasts a deep sweetness with a soft mouthfeel and a rich, profound flavor. It is the most popular type of Madeira wine, not only as a dessert wine but also for cooking, such as in stews or as a flavoring for sweets.
Aging Method Unique to Madeira Wine
Grapes are pressed using a mechanical press (not foot-treading), and then "fortification" is performed by adding 96-proof grape spirit when more than half of the fermentation is complete. Afterward, it undergoes artificial heated aging for three months using the "estufa method," followed by approximately three years of barrel aging to achieve its final form. This unique method gives Madeira wine its distinctive complex and rich flavor.
Flavor Profile and Recommended Enjoyment
Made from 100% Tinta Negra grapes, it has an amber to golden hue and a full-bodied sweet finish. It is excellent as a standalone dessert wine and is also frequently used to flavor stews and sweets. It's popular as a secret ingredient in dishes like omu-rice with demi-glace sauce or Madeira tiramisu.
Product Specifications
| Product Name | Madeira Sweet |
|---|---|
| Producer | Vinhos Barbeito |
| Type | Fortified Wine |
| Category | Sweet Fruit Wine |
| Country of Origin | Portugal |
| Production Region | Madeira Island |
| Appellation | DOP: Madeira |
| Volume | 750ml |
| Alcohol Content | 19.00% |
| Grape Variety | 100% Tinta Negra |
| Flavor Profile | Sweet / Full-bodied |
| Color | Amber to Golden |
| Residual Sugar | 101.8g/L |
| Total Acidity | 5.8g/L |
| Cultivation/Harvest Method | Hand-picked |
| Stopper Type | Cork |
| Importer | Kinoshita International Co., Ltd. |
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