Madeira: The Fortified Wine That Defies Time

Introduction How long would the Madeira linger? Such was the impact and intensity of Barbeito’s 1988 Madeira Sercial that I decided to time the duration of the wine on my palate. The finish lasted several minutes, largely thanks to the wine’s darting, arrow-like acidity. The three-decade-old wine reflected the essence of fine Madeira: refreshing […] The post Madeira: The Fortified Wine That Defies Time appeared first on Cellar Tours .

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