COLOUR
Other
TYPE
Fortified
VINTAGE
Non-Vintage
GRAPE
Tinta Negra, Complexa
PRODUCER
Justino's Madeira Wines
REGION
Madeira
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Medium-dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Colombo Madeira 5 Years Old Reserve Medium Dry is a fortified wine from Justino's Madeira Wines, a producer with roots in 1870. Located on the island of Madeira, Portugal, the wine is crafted using a unique heating process known as 'estufagem' followed by at least five years of aging in oak barrels. This method contributes to its distinctive character and complexity.
ALCOHOL
19.0%
AVG. PRICE
€13
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The 'estufagem' process involves heating the wine to 45-50°C for three months.
Fact 02
Justino's Madeira Wines was founded in 1870.
Fact 03
This wine is a non-vintage (NV) expression.
Fact 04
It is available in Sweden's fixed range selection.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The production of Colombo Madeira 5 Years Old Reserve Medium Dry involves a distinctive heating process called 'estufagem', where the wine is subjected to temperatures of 45-50°C for three months. After this stage, the wine undergoes aging in old oak barrels for at least five years before bottling. The grapes used are Tinta Negra and Complexa.
