Madeira wine, semi-dry / Vinho da Madeira, meio seco, 750ml

Madeira wine is essentially made from five white grape varieties: Sercial, Verdelho, Bual, Terrantez and Malvasia. There is also Tinta Negra Mole in the red area.
Similar to port wine, the fermentation of Madeira wine is interrupted by adding high-proof brandy. This means that not all of the sugar ferments and the wine retains the appropriate sweetness. The alcohol content is between 17 and 22 percent.
The special feature of Madeira wine is that it can be stored for five to eight months at an elevated temperature of up to 75 degrees Celsius. This used to happen in wooden barrels in the heat under a tin roof, but today it is usually done artificially in a heated tank. This means that Madeira wine has an extremely long shelf life and even an opened bottle can be left open for months without the wine going bad.
The correct drinking temperature for Madeira wine is 14 to 18 °C. So you drink it slightly chilled like port wine. As a dessert wine, it goes wonderfully with chocolate or fruity desserts.