This 100% Verdelho Madeira comes from 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 conditions for viticulture. Vineyards in Seixal, Ponta Delgada, São Vicente, and Arco de São Jorge 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 occurs in stainless steel tanks at 16–18°C and is halted after 6–7 days by adding neutral grape spirit (96%) to preserve natural sweetness. The wine is aged in American and French oak casks under the traditional Canteiro system, then racked, fined, filtered, blended, and bottled, resulting in a refined, balanced Madeira with freshness and depth.
Producer: Justino’s Madeira Wines
Winemaker: Juan Teixeira & Flávia Rosário
Region: Madeira
Style: Fortified (Medium-Dry)
Grape Varietals: Verdelho
Tasting Notes: Clean and brilliant amber gold colour with apple green rim. Very delicate, fruity, almost flowery, and refreshing bouquet. Nut and toffee flavours. Elegant style, almost bone-dry. Long and dry finish with orange peel.
Pairing: Aperitif, light creamy soups and consommés. Serrano ham, smoked game, mushrooms stuffed with garlic, pâtés, dried fruits, almonds, walnuts
Ratings: Coming Soon
This 100% Verdelho Madeira comes from 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 conditions for viticulture. Vineyards in Seixal, Ponta Delgada, São Vicente, and Arco de São Jorge 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 occurs in stainless steel tanks at 16–18°C and is halted after 6–7 days by adding neutral grape spirit (96%) to preserve natural sweetness. The wine is aged in American and French oak casks under the traditional Canteiro system, then racked, fined, filtered, blended, and bottled, resulting in a refined, balanced Madeira with freshness and depth.
Producer: Justino’s Madeira Wines
Winemaker: Juan Teixeira & Flávia Rosário
Region: Madeira
Style: Fortified (Medium-Dry)
Grape Varietals: Verdelho
Tasting Notes: Clean and brilliant amber gold colour with apple green rim. Very delicate, fruity, almost flowery, and refreshing bouquet. Nut and toffee flavours. Elegant style, almost bone-dry. Long and dry finish with orange peel.
Pairing: Aperitif, light creamy soups and consommés. Serrano ham, smoked game, mushrooms stuffed with garlic, pâtés, dried fruits, almonds, walnuts
Ratings: Coming Soon
