Wine style

Malmsey Madeira

Malmsey Madeira is a sweet fortified wine from the Portuguese island of Madeira, made from Malvasia, typically with caramel, dried fruit, nuts such as walnut and high acidity.

Where it is

Map data: Candiago; Natural Earth

At a glance

Grape: Malvasia
Sweetness: Sweet; Sercial, Verdelho and Bual run drier
In the glass: Caramel
Walnut
High acidity

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Region

Portugal
Madeira

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Reviewed by Gina Biernacki, Certified Sommelier, WSET Level 3 with Distinction.

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