The best wines of Madera

Discover the best wines of Madera of Central Valley 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.

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Top wines of Madera by region

Looking for a good wine of Madera of Central Valley 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 pickle sauce, lamb shoulder confit 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
  • 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.

Discovering the wine region of Madera

The wine region of Madera is located in the region of Central Valley of Central Valley of United States. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Quady or the Domaine Quady produce mainly wines red, white and natural sweet. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Madera are Touriga nacional, Viognier and Marsanne, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Madera often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of oak, tree fruit or spices.

In the mouth of Madera is a powerful with a nice freshness. We currently count 21 estates and châteaux in the of Madera, producing 51 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Madera go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, mature and hard cheese or lamb.

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 salmon lasagna, beef carrots or squid rings with tomato.

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
  • 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.

Discover the grape variety: Touriga nacional

Most certainly Portuguese, not to be confused with the Touriga Franca also of the same origin. In Portugal, where it is widely cultivated, it is used to produce, among other things, the famous red Porto. It is also found in Uzbekistan, Australia, South Africa, Cyprus, Spain, etc... very little known in France, although it is listed in the Official Catalogue of A1 vines.

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 curried mouclade à la charentaise, salted muffins with bacon and grated cheese or back of cod with courgette tagliatelle.

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

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.

    The word of the wine: Load shedding

    Unlike pumping over, the liquid part is completely removed from the tank before being poured over the marc. This allows for a better mixing of the solid particles and the juice.

    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 apple pie, puchero or lamb tagine with preserved lemons and onion compote with....

    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 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.

      Discover the grape variety: Grenache

      Grenache noir is a grape variety that originated in Spain. It produces a variety of grape specially used for the elaboration of wine. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by medium to large bunches, and grapes of medium size. Grenache noir can be found in many vineyards: South West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Provence & Corsica, Languedoc & Roussillon, Rhone Valley, Loire Valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.

      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
      • 2014With an average score of 4.06/5
      • 2016With an average score of 4.05/5
      • 2018With an average score of 4.04/5

      The most used grape varieties in sweet wine of Madera

      • Orange Muscat
      • Black Muscat

      The word of the wine: Grey (wine)

      Wine obtained by vinifying white grapes with coloured skin (black or grey), by direct pressing, without maceration. It is a rosé with very little colour.

      Great natural sweet wines of Madera

      See the top 100 best natural sweet wines of Madera

      Want to buy a natural-sweet wine of Madera cheap or sell a natural-sweet wine of Madera at the best price on the market? Find out which ones are popular and which ones to keep in your cellar for a few more years.

      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 steak tartare, cheese soufflé omelette or rack of lamb in a crust of herbs and seeds with thyme juice and....

      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

      The most used grape varieties in natural-sweet wine of Madera

      • Touriga Nacional
      • Cabernet Sauvignon
      • Merlot
      • Tinta Madeira

      Discover the grape variety: Valdiguié

      Valdiguié noir is a grape variety that originated in France (Quercy). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by large bunches and large grapes. The Valdiguié noir can be found in several vineyards: South-West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Provence & Corsica, Rhone valley, Loire valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais, Armagnac.

      News from the vineyard of Madera

      Andrew Jefford: ‘I urge every reader to enjoy wine thoughtfully’

      I first contributed to Decanter back in November 1988; the hundreds of columns and articles I’ve written since constitute a journey of discovery. I squirm, though, if I’m described as a ‘wine expert’. Whatever wine knowledge we acquire quickly cools, congeals and crusts over, like custard or gravy, as the years pass. The wine world expands at a clip. Every vintage rewrites history. It’s the chance to share discoveries – not just about wines, but about people, places and the act of drinking itsel ...

      Vine trunks rise to meet climatic changes

      While taller overall vines do exist in regions such as Galicia with their pergola training method, the roots of any vine usually top out at 37cm. It’s at this top point where the Vitis vinifera shoot is grafted in and continues to grow, giving us such grapes as Cabernet Sauvignon or Chardonnay. This is opposed to the rootstocks which are composed of various crosses of vines such as Vitis rupestris which aren’t used for wine production but are resistant to the root louse, phylloxera. This new tal ...

      Garage Wine Company launches Old-Vine ‘Revival’ project in UK

      Winemaker Derek Mossman Knapp, of Chile’s Garage Wine Company, introduced the group’s ‘Old-Vine Revival’ project in the UK this month. This included a first UK tasting of its new-release Old-Vine Revival País 2021 wine. Garage Wine Company’s Maule-based project focuses on producing wine from previously-neglected old vines, while at the same time supporting local farming communities. Born out of the Covid pandemic, the initiative enabled farmers to work in their local vineyards, which also elimin ...

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