Italiano
Madeira Colheita 1999
| Author | Francesco Annibali |
| Date of publication | 18/05/16 |
| Score | 90/100 |
| Denomination | Madeira |
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| Current price | 48.00 € |
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Made from Tinta Negra grapes, the wine is fortified with neutral distilled grape spirits and ages in wood where it is deliberately heated (estufagem). The wine has a dark amber color with a lucid and consistent yellow edge. More than a Marsala, the impact of the aroma is like a great Viccotto from the Marche region, although it is much finer. The bouquet has less caramel and is less volatile with more notes of prune, dried fruit and bitter coffee. The mouthfeel is sweet and caramel-like with notes of black tea and coffee, while the finish is invigorated by a distinct acidity (the grapes for Madeira are always harvested when they are very unripe). The wine is imported to Italy by Solo Grandi Vini and costs around 48 euros in wine shops.
