This 100% Malvasia Madeira is produced on Madeira Island, Portugal, about 900 km southwest of Lisbon, where volcanic basalt soils and a subtropical climate with mild temperatures (22°C in summer, 16°C in winter) create ideal vine-growing conditions. Vineyards in São Jorge, Arco de São Jorge, Campanário, and Porto Moniz use traditional Latada or Espalier training systems. The grapes are hand-harvested from mid-September to mid-October in selective passes, then destemmed, crushed, and pressed. Fermentation in stainless steel tanks is halted after 2–3 days by adding neutral grape spirit (96°) to preserve natural sweetness. The wine is aged in American and French oak casks using the traditional Canteiro system, followed by racking, fining, filtering, blending, and bottling, resulting in a luscious, full-bodied Madeira with rich sweetness and complexity.
Producer: Justino’s Madeira Wines
Winemaker: Juan Teixeira & Flávia Rosário
Region: Madeira
Style: Fortified (Sweet)
Grape Varietals: Malvasia
Tasting Notes: Clean and brilliant deep amber colour. Caramel, dark chocolate, and toffee are the main themes in this sweet Madeira. Delicious and complex bouquet. Sweet, soft, and richly textured with a mellow but strong character. Long and sweet aftertaste.
Pairing: Dark, rich chocolate, petit fours, pralines, honey cake, sweet desserts like mousses, cakes, truffles
Ratings: Coming Soon
This 100% Malvasia Madeira is produced on Madeira Island, Portugal, about 900 km southwest of Lisbon, where volcanic basalt soils and a subtropical climate with mild temperatures (22°C in summer, 16°C in winter) create ideal vine-growing conditions. Vineyards in São Jorge, Arco de São Jorge, Campanário, and Porto Moniz use traditional Latada or Espalier training systems. The grapes are hand-harvested from mid-September to mid-October in selective passes, then destemmed, crushed, and pressed. Fermentation in stainless steel tanks is halted after 2–3 days by adding neutral grape spirit (96°) to preserve natural sweetness. The wine is aged in American and French oak casks using the traditional Canteiro system, followed by racking, fining, filtering, blending, and bottling, resulting in a luscious, full-bodied Madeira with rich sweetness and complexity.
Producer: Justino’s Madeira Wines
Winemaker: Juan Teixeira & Flávia Rosário
Region: Madeira
Style: Fortified (Sweet)
Grape Varietals: Malvasia
Tasting Notes: Clean and brilliant deep amber colour. Caramel, dark chocolate, and toffee are the main themes in this sweet Madeira. Delicious and complex bouquet. Sweet, soft, and richly textured with a mellow but strong character. Long and sweet aftertaste.
Pairing: Dark, rich chocolate, petit fours, pralines, honey cake, sweet desserts like mousses, cakes, truffles
Ratings: Coming Soon
