The wine region of Malmsey Madeira is located in the region of Madeira of Terras Madeirenses of Portugal. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Barbeito or the Domaine Blandy's produce mainly wines natural sweet. On the nose of Malmsey Madeira often reveals types of flavors of non oak, oak or earth and sometimes also flavors of microbio, vegetal or spices. In the mouth of Malmsey Madeira is a powerful with a good balance between acidity and sweetness.
We currently count 3 estates and châteaux in the of Malmsey Madeira, producing 6 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Malmsey Madeira go well with generally quite well with dishes of sweet desserts or appetizers and snacks.
While some people prefer to avoid restaurants altogether on Valentine’s Day, for others it’s the perfect excuse to enjoy a romantic evening out. For wine lovers, finding venues with a great selection of bottles is an added bonus. Whether you’re after prestige Bordeaux and classic vintages or interesting and quirky bottles from less well-known producers, the selection below gives you plenty of options. We also tell you what to expect from the wine list in each venue. From Michel ...
Prices on Port and Sherry could increase by around 13% in the UK if the government presses ahead with its duty tax reform as planned, according to industry leaders. Producers and merchants have been left incensed by the plans, said the Wine & Spirit Trade Association (WSTA) today (9 December), following a meeting with members connected to fortified wine. ‘If you like a glass of Port or Sherry at Christmas we suggest you make the most of it this year [because] it might be priced out of your C ...
The creation of an Instituto da Vinha e do Vinho dos Açores (IVVA), with headquarters in the island of Pico, follows the remarkable qualitative growth that the Archipelago of the Azores’ wine industry has been experiencing over the past decade. ‘People are excited about growing fruit and making wine here. There are about 300 growers producing their own fruit and a lot of small “garage” producers are starting. Some of them have worked and trained with us and are now making very interesting wines, ...
