COLOUR
Other
TYPE
Fortified
VINTAGE
N/A
GRAPE
Tinta Negra
PRODUCER
Madeira Wine Company
REGION
Madeira
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Sweet
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Long
Intensity
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Miles Madeira Rich is a fortified wine produced by the Madeira Wine Company, a historic entity on the island of Madeira, Portugal. The Miles Madeira brand has a lineage dating back to 1814. The Madeira Wine Company is owned by the Blandy family, who have been involved in Madeira wine production for over two centuries. The wine is primarily made from the Tinta Negra grape, the most widely planted varietal on the island. This wine represents a continuation of Madeira's long-standing winemaking traditions.
ALCOHOL
20.0%
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
12-14°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Miles Madeira brand dates back to 1814.
Fact 02
Madeira Wine Company is owned by the Blandy family, with over 210 years of experience.
Fact 03
Tinta Negra is the primary grape, the most planted in Madeira.
Fact 04
The 'estufagem' process involves heating the wine to mimic aging.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Miles Madeira Rich is a fortified wine produced using traditional Madeira winemaking techniques. The primary grape used is Tinta Negra. Fermentation is arrested by the addition of grape spirits to achieve the desired sweetness level. A key technique employed is 'estufagem,' where the wine is heated in stainless steel tanks for a period to mimic long aging. Following this, the wine undergoes aging in oak barrels, which imparts wood flavors and contributes to its complexity. The wine is typically non-vintage, suggesting it is a blend designed for consistency.
