MADEIRA - Winemaking - Maturation
3 important questions on MADEIRA - Winemaking - Maturation
Name 2 methods of maturation in Madeira and the quality Madeira it is made with
- Estufagem
- less complex wines
- used for 3-5 year old wines made from Tinta Negra
- Canteiro
- quality wines
How can Madeira be aged/stored after the canteiro process?
- In larger wooden vessels, stainless steel vats or demi-joints
How can Madeira producers offset (=compenseren) the cost of longer ageing than mandatory of their wines?
- They may apply to IVBAM for an EU subsidy
- if they agree to age it for a further 5 years
- IVBAM seals the vessel and unseals it after 5 years
- producers can check the wine and adjust when necessary under the supervision of the IVBAM within these 5 years
- after the 5 years the producer can apply for another 5 year subsidy
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