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Flavour Analysis

Madeira wine’s flavour profile spans several dimensions: insistent nutty aroma, walnut, raisin and molasses. An alcohol note lends definite boozy warmth, with a caramel note adding pronounced warm sweetness, and toast and honey notes give the profile a nuanced, persistent finish.

Dominant Flavour Families

Maillard
Sweet
Spice
Sharp
Woody

Flavour profile of madeira wine

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Rancio

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Madeira wine

RancioAcidic

madeira wine9.0

Subtly nutty, with notes of stale fruit and dried fruit nuances. Strong in madeira wine.

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