The wine region of Verdelho Madeira is located in the region of Madeira of Terras Madeirenses of Portugal. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Blandy's produce mainly wines natural sweet. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Verdelho Madeira are Verdelho, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Verdelho Madeira often reveals types of flavors of oaky, non oak or marmalade and sometimes also flavors of maple syrup, dried fruit or dried fruit.
In the mouth of Verdelho Madeira is a powerful with a good balance between acidity and sweetness. We currently count 1 estates and châteaux in the of Verdelho Madeira, producing 1 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Verdelho Madeira go well with generally quite well with dishes of sweet desserts or appetizers and snacks.
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