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Madeira
Madeira
Madeira is a fortified wine from the Portuguese island of Madeira, famous for being produced under intense heat and oxidation, which makes it exceptionally age worthy. It is used for both drinking and cooking, featuring flavors of nuts, caramel and stewed fruit. Madeira wine styles include Sercial (dry), Verdelho (medium dry), Bual (medium sweet) and Malvasia (sweet).
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