Top 100 wines of Madera
Discover the top 100 best wines of Madera of Central Valley as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the wines that are popular of Madera and the best vintages to taste in this region.
Discovering the wine region of Madera
Central California AVA (Central Valley, Madera and Fresno counties, ~230,000 acres, 1984): Muscat the white signature for fortified and dessert wines in Port style — Zinfandel, Grenache, Syrah, Chenin Blanc, Chardonnay, French Colombard and Merlot as signatures in bulk and quality reds and whites — rich and concentrated signature profile. ~10% of California's grape production. Flat fertile alluvial loam soils, hot arid climate, mild winters, river moderation.
Discover the grape variety: Black Muscat
Opulent and perfumed sweet and fortified wines with a dark ruby robe, a dense and unctuous palate, showing intense muscat signature aromas (rose, fresh grape), candied red fruits (cherry, strawberry), honey and gentle spices. Also an aromatic table grape. Grown in Australia (Rutherglen), California, South Africa and the Mediterranean for sweet fortified wines. Aromatic black grape obtained in 1837 in England, Muscat of Alexandria × Schiava Grossa, also known as Muscat of Hamburg.
