MADEIRA - Further Madeira Categories
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Madeira with an indication of age
- 5, 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 'more than 50'
- indication of style
- approved by IVBAM's tasting panel
- plus account of all wines used in the final blend
- Quality, concentration and complexity rises with increased age. And ACIDITY!!!
- 5 years
- Tinta Negra from estufagem
- good-very good
- mid-priced
- 10 years
- typically one of the white varieties
- some use Tinta Negra, since the name is allowed on the label now
- typically from canteiro system
- 20 years
- outstanding quality
- premium - super premium prices
What is a Madeira corrente
- The category IVBAM gives to a Madeira that does not qualify for the age indication Madeira's
- typically sold 3-5 years after harvest
- sometimes labelled with brand name
- e.g. Blandy's Duke of Clarence
- sometimes labelled with style description
- e.g.Henriques & Henriques' Full Rich Madeira
Why is Madeira Colheita popular
Madeira Colheita does not have to be aged as long as a Madeira Frasqueira/Garrafeira: 5 vs 20 years
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