The best wines of Madera
Discover the best wines of Madera of California as well as the best winemakers of Madera and estates of Madera to visit. Explore the popular grape varieties of Madera and the best vintages to taste in this region.
Top wines of Madera by region
Looking for a good wine of Madera of California among the top wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent wines of Madera. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be appropriate with these exceptional wines. Learn more about the region and the wines of Madera with technical and enological descriptions.
Great red wines of Madera
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Food and wine pairing with a red wine of Madera
Red wines from the region of Madera go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal such as recipes of beef tongue with vegetables, lamb tagine with olives and honey or flights in the wind à la provençale.
Organoleptic analysis of red wine of Madera
On the nose the red wine of the region of Madera. often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or oak and sometimes also flavors of spices, red fruit or tree fruit. In the mouth the red wine of the region of Madera. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
The best vintages in red wine of Madera
- 2019With an average score of 4.20/5
- 0With an average score of 4.14/5
- 2012With an average score of 3.50/5
The most used grape varieties in red wine of Madera
- Shiraz/Syrah
- Grenache
- Mourvedre
- Alicante Bouschet
- Counoise
- Tempranillo
The best wineries and winemakers for red wine of Madera
A wine route planned in the region of Madera? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best red wine of Madera.
- Cedar View Winery Madera
- Winery Papagni Madera
- Winery Garrison-McBride Madera
- Winery Gearhead Wines Madera
- Winery Todd Taylor Madera
- Fasi Estate Winery Madera with Fasi Estate Winery as winemaker
- Winery Mariposa Madera
- Winery Malibu Wine Safaris Madera
- Winery Toca Madera Madera
- Winery Mission Bell Madera
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.
Great white wines of Madera
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Food and wine pairing with a white wine of Madera
White wines from the region of Madera go well with generally quite well with dishes of pasta, pork or shellfish such as recipes of pasta with zucchini, butternut and goat cheese gratin or carne de porco alentejana (sliced pork with vongoles) recipe....
Organoleptic analysis of white wine of Madera
On the nose the white wine of the region of Madera. often reveals types of flavors of earth, tree fruit or citrus fruit. In the mouth the white wine of the region of Madera. is a powerful.
The best vintages in white wine of Madera
- 2018With an average score of 4.00/5
- 0With an average score of 3.70/5
- 2014With an average score of 3.60/5
- 2015With an average score of 3.40/5
- 2016With an average score of 3.30/5
The most used grape varieties in white wine of Madera
- Viognier
- Marsanne
- Malvasia
- Chardonnay
- Mourvedre
- Muscat Blanc
The best wineries and winemakers for white wine of Madera
A wine route planned in the region of Madera? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best white wine of Madera.
- Cedar View Winery Madera
- Winery Mariposa Madera
- Winery Toca Madera Madera
- Winery Malibu Wine Safaris Madera
- Fasi Estate Winery Madera with Fasi Estate Winery as winemaker
- Winery Mission Bell Madera
Discover the grape variety: Counoise
Supple and fresh reds with a clear ruby colour, melted tannins and preserved acidity despite the sun, on aromas of strawberry, raspberry, red cherry, white pepper, garrigue and spiced notes. Airy and thirst-quenching palate. A traditional component of Châteauneuf-du-Pape AOC (one of the 13 authorised varieties), it brings freshness, finesse and aromatic complexity to southern blends of Côtes-du-Rhône and Languedoc. Native Rhône variety, very late-ripening.
Great sparkling wines of Madera
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Food and wine pairing with a sparkling wine of Madera
Sparkling wines from the region of Madera go well with generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, appetizers and snacks or lean fish such as recipes of californian sushi (reverse maki), cake with olives and bacon or breaded fish (whiting).
Organoleptic analysis of sparkling wine of Madera
In the mouth the sparkling wine of the region of Madera. is a powerful with a nice vivacity and a fine and pleasant bubble.
The best vintages in sparkling wine of Madera
- 2019With an average score of 4.20/5
- 0With an average score of 4.20/5
The most used grape varieties in sparkling wine of Madera
- Valdiguie
The best wineries and winemakers for sparkling wine of Madera
A wine route planned in the region of Madera? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best sparkling wine of Madera.
- Winery Gearhead Wines Madera
The word of the wine: Vine
Climbing shrubs with woody stems called shoots that produce grapes in clusters.
Great pink wines of Madera
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Food and wine pairing with a pink wine of Madera
Pink wines from the region of Madera go well with generally quite well with dishes of sweet desserts, beef or lamb such as recipes of birthday cake, beef tongue with mushrooms or kapama of lamb (traditional bosnian dish).
Organoleptic analysis of pink wine of Madera
On the nose the pink wine of the region of Madera. often reveals types of flavors of red fruit.
The best vintages in pink wine of Madera
- 0With an average score of 3.89/5
The most used grape varieties in pink wine of Madera
- Moscato
- Tempranillo
- Counoise
The best wineries and winemakers for pink wine of Madera
A wine route planned in the region of Madera? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best pink wine of Madera.
- Winery Quady Madera with Andrew Quady, Darin Peterson as winemaker
- Winery Toca Madera Madera
Discover the grape variety: Chardonnay
Whites with many faces: mineral and taut at Chablis (lemon, green apple, flint), opulent and buttery at Meursault and Puligny-Montrachet (hazelnut, brioche, yellow fruits), tense and chalky in Champagne (Blanc de Blancs). Also vinified sparkling and widely exported (Sonoma, Margaret River, Casablanca). A Burgundian variety, a cross of Pinot Noir × Gouais Blanc, half-sibling of Aligoté.
Great sweet wines of Madera
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Food and wine pairing with a sweet wine of Madera
Sweet wines from the region of Madera go well with generally quite well with dishes such as recipes .
Organoleptic analysis of sweet wine of Madera
On the nose the sweet wine of the region of Madera. often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of oak, tree fruit or spices.
The best vintages in sweet wine of Madera
- 2017With an average score of 4.20/5
- 2013With an average score of 4.12/5
- 2015With an average score of 4.10/5
- 0With an average score of 4.08/5
- 2014With an average score of 4.06/5
- 2016With an average score of 4.05/5
The most used grape varieties in sweet wine of Madera
- Orange Muscat
- Black Muscat
The best wineries and winemakers for sweet wine of Madera
A wine route planned in the region of Madera? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best sweet wine of Madera.
- Winery Quady Madera with Andrew Quady, Darin Peterson as winemaker
- Winery Ficklin Madera with Peter Ficklin as winemaker
The word of the wine: Second wine
In the Bordeaux vineyard, the second wine is a lesser-aged wine made from the youngest vines, while the main wine of the château is called the "grand vin".
Great natural sweet wines of Madera
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Food and wine pairing with a natural-sweet wine of Madera
Natural sweet wines from the region of Madera go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, mature and hard cheese or lamb such as recipes of blanquette of monkfish with small vegetables, spicy squash parmentier or semolina-merguez salad.
Organoleptic analysis of natural-sweet wine of Madera
On the nose the natural sweet wine of the region of Madera. often reveals types of flavors of black fruit, non oak or oak and sometimes also flavors of red fruit.
The best vintages in natural-sweet wine of Madera
- 2008With an average score of 4.20/5
- 0With an average score of 4.06/5
The most used grape varieties in natural-sweet wine of Madera
- Touriga Nacional
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Merlot
- Tinta Madeira
The best wineries and winemakers for natural-sweet wine of Madera
A wine route planned in the region of Madera? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best natural-sweet wine of Madera.
- Winery Ficklin Madera with Peter Ficklin as winemaker
- Winery Quady Madera with Andrew Quady, Darin Peterson as winemaker
Discover the grape variety: Valdiguié
Supple and fruity reds with a clear ruby robe, melted tannins and fresh acidity, with aromas of red fruits (raspberry, cherry, strawberry), soft spices and floral notes. A light, thirst-quenching style, best drunk young, often by carbonic maceration. Grown in California as "Napa Gamay" and in Languedoc IGPs. An autochthonous south-west variety once ubiquitous in France, now in revival for modern cuvées.
A wine route in the region of Madera ? Visit the most beautiful wine towns and villages
- Clarksburg
- Friant
- Sanger