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Madeira

Today PlayWine want to tell you about a great wine, the Madeira, its country of origin, its history, its excellent. We start talking about the place of origin, Madeira is an archipelago of islands, of which only two are inhabited, located 500 kilometers off the west coast of Morocco. They are volcanic islands and form a Portuguese autonomous region whose capital is Funchal. They are a popular tourist destination enjoy a mild climate throughout the year, Madeira is in fact also called the island of eternal spring, with beautiful beaches, beautiful forest, are famous carnival and botanical gardens.

already known by the Phoenicians, they remained uninhabited until 1419 when they were rediscovered by the Portuguese, who named it Ilha da Madeira , Isle of wood.

We come now to the main product of this place, it is a fortified wine, thus the type of Marsala. The 'uniqueness of this product in addition to the terroir, it' s use of estufas typical boilers in which the new wine is put to heat. The temperature is increased by about 5 degrees Celsius over several days to a month or so, and reaching 40 ° -50 °, temperature is maintained and monitored for three months. Then the wine is gradually cooled to room temperature, and finally goes to rest in oak barrels. The special heating process is the history of this wine is fortified like our Marsala, increasing alcohol and sugar in order to better endure long journeys to the importing countries, primarily England. Legend has it that in one of these crossings has remained a vessel for a few months off course, to 'height of the equator, when it arrived at its destination popular features were noted in the wine due to the action of heat. Also being called the island of Madeira wood is not difficult to see how the producers were able to withstand the high cost of brewing for a long period. This change would give the Heat the Madeira notes caramelized taste and smell, then there are the typical oxidative notes, Marsala or those just maderization.

Today we taste a Vinho Madeira Meio Seco HM Borges, Tinta Negra Mole grape, is 18% alcohol. The choice of using singular Tinta Negra alone, it is usually used in blends with other grapes in particular that the Prince of Madeira Malvasia (Malmsey).

The color is a beautiful amber, copper, dark, lively, you immediately feel the smell of well-defined caramel, toffee, candied fruits, then I would say quite complex. On the palate it still feels the caramel, something floral, and a beautiful, strong minerality that reminds us of the nature of this volcanic island is to balance sweetness. Since our semi-dry bottle we have, (myself and our graphic designer Daniel), decided to cook to accompany this Madeira shrimp bacon, with a sauce made from cream, milk, curry and saffron.

L 'combination has caused surprise, because as we expected despite the spiciness, fatness and aroma of the dish was the wine to predominate. But tasting the wine first and then a shrimp, you have a pleasant effect as the flavors that remained on the palate the wine data were in perfect harmony as to enrich the dish, and even a sip of Madeira was preparing for a new taste.

remote islands, unique history and fascinating that I was happy to tell you hope to have you encouraged to uncork a bottle of this or give "vinho " of which we will return soon to talk about tasting the sweet versions.