Description Producer: Madere Cruz Region: D.O.C. Vinho da Madeira Country: Portugal Type: Generous Fortified wine Grape varieties: Negramoll, Altres Vineyard: Justin Henriques Vinhos winery produces Madère Cruz with grapes and Negramoll Black Ink Mole. Vines grow in the mild climate of the islands of Madeira (Portugal), situated 550 km. the coasts of the African coast in the Atlantic Ocean. The soil is volcanic rock. GRAPES: Negramoll and Negramoll. Aging: particularly suited to mature for several years in the cellar Wine. Production details: The Madère Cruz is an “armed” came, by definition, as are the wines of Madeira. The vinification process provides in fact that the wine a percentage of cane sugar that increases the level of alcohol is added. The process of “maderization” requires that the wine is subjected to a forced aging. This is done by leaving for a few months in special containers warmed (also to 50 ° C) called “heaters”. Then it exposed to air to promote the oxidation process. It is in this way that acquires the particular aromatic notes and the high degree of alcohol increases the ability of aging. The procedure follows the method of preserving old wine accidentally discovered in 1600, when the problem arises wine storage for long ocean voyages and equatorial at elevated temperatures. Tasting notes: View: Intense red colour with amber reflections. Nose: A little smoke. Palate: sweet and persistent. Food Pairing: excellent dessert wine that goes well with crackers and nuts, almonds and pistachios. Service temperature: 19 ° C Alcohol degree: 17%
