Dating back to the age of exploration, this wine get’s its name from the island of Madeira, located in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean. Being a fortified wine, which is the process of repeatedly heating wine, creates luscious flavors such as roasted nuts, stewed fruits, caramel and toffee. Madeira comes in blended and single varieties and can also be dry or sweet. Dry styles are best served chilled with a starter course while sweet is best as an after-dinner sipper.
Madeira is a great cooking wine due to its aromatic favors. It’s great for deglazing pans, reducing sauces, and adding to salad dressings.

FOOD PAIRING

Mushrooms

Chicken

Soups

Vegetables