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 pasta al forno (baked pasta), grilled lamb shoulder with spices and honey or pork cheeks with cider and honey.

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.

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 tagliatelle with seafood and saffron cream, alsatian sauerkraut or pasta with vongoles (flat clams).

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.

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.

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 shrimp marinade, pastels (senegalese stuffed fritters) or cod on leek fondue.

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.

    The word of the wine: Natural sweet wine

    Wine obtained by mutage with wine alcohol of the must in the course of fermentation, from the Muscat, Grenache, Macabeu and Malvoisie grape varieties, and corresponding to strict conditions of production, richness and elaboration.

    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 cake, scottish haggis or lamb keftas.

    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

    Discover the grape variety: Counoise

    Counoise is a black grape variety of Spanish origin. It is widely cultivated in the southern part of France. It is very similar to the aubun, with which it is often confused, and has a white cottony bud. Unlike the aubun, the leaves of this variety do not have teeth in the petiolar sinus. They are thick and large. Its bunches are medium-sized but its berries are large. It is advisable to prune it short so that it is productive. It matures in the second half of the year, but production depends on the vintage. This grape variety appreciates hillside terroirs, which are stony and warm. It fears grey rot without being sensitive to oidium and mildew. Counoise has two approved clones, 508 and 725. The wine obtained from Counoise is not very colourful. It is fine and fruity. Its aromas are diversified with notes of fruit, flowers and spices.

    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

    The word of the wine: Tressallier

    White grape variety from the Allier region, identical to the Sacy variety grown in Burgundy. Rarely vinified on its own, it is used in the blending of Saint-Pourçain white wines, associated with chardonnay, the main grape variety of the appellation. Syn.: sacy.

    Great natural sweet wines of Madera

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    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 shoulder of suckling lamb confit with herbs, the michon at the county or giouvetsi (greek dish).

    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 Quady Madera with Andrew Quady, Darin Peterson as winemaker

    Discover the grape variety: Zinfandel

    From Croatia where it is called crljenak kastelanski or pribidrag. According to genetic analyses carried out by Professor Carole Meredith of California University in Davis (United States), it is related to the Croatian plavac mali and Zinfandel. It is also found in South Africa, New Zealand, Chile, Brazil, Germany, Bulgaria, Albania, Italy under the name of Primitivo, Malta, Greece, Portugal and to some extent in Croatia. In the United States (California), it is one of the most widely planted grape varieties, having been introduced in the 1830s well before Primitivo. In France, it is registered in the official catalogue of vine varieties on the A1 list under the name Primitivo.

    A wine route in the region of Madera ? Visit the most beautiful wine towns and villages

    • Clarksburg
    • Friant
    • Sanger