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If ever there was a bottle of wine to take to a desert island, Madeira needs to be the one.
The Portuguese island of Madeira, located within the Atlantic, 700km off the coast of north Africa, is way from being a desert (or abandoned) island itself, regardless of being on the identical latitude because the northern Sahara. Due to its topography (rising to almost 1,900m above sea degree), the vegetation is lush and sub-tropical. Bananas and sugar cane flourish alongside grape varieties that curiously retain naturally excessive ranges of acidity. The fertile volcanic soils, naturally excessive yields and mesoclimatic elements all contribute to this.
Scroll down for a number of 18 Madeiras to attempt
All Madeira wine is fortified to between 17% and 22% alcohol with grape spirit that’s 96% in energy.
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Tasting notes and scores for 18 Madeiras to attempt
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