The wine region of Rainwater Madeira is located in the region of Madeira of Terras Madeirenses of Portugal. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Barbeito or the Domaine Broadbent produce mainly wines natural sweet. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Rainwater Madeira are Verdelho, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Rainwater Madeira often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of vegetal, oak or tree fruit.
In the mouth of Rainwater Madeira is a powerful with a good balance between acidity and sweetness. We currently count 3 estates and châteaux in the of Rainwater Madeira, producing 4 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Rainwater Madeira go well with generally quite well with dishes of sweet desserts or appetizers and snacks.
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