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.
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, ...
In 2007, Frenchman Frédéric Albert founded the Compagnie de Transport Maritime à la Voile (CTMV) with the goal of decarbonising the wine industry. The firm managed to sail its 50m-vessel four times from France to Ireland, England and Canada, before going into liquidation as a consequence of the 2008 economic crisis. Despite the failure, Albert’s pioneering project was a sign for things to come. In 2013, Le Havre-based TransOceanic Wind Transport (TOWT) followed in CTMV’s footsteps sailing some 3 ...
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 ...
