Malmsey is the English name of the more famous grape name, Malvasia, and at the same time the name of the sweetest style of Madeira wine. Although this is the sweetest category in Madeira, it should be noted that the accompanying acid keeps the whole in balance and thus prevents the wine from becoming sticky or heavy. The result is an intense aroma reminiscent of exotic woods, with notes of honey, tobacco, spices and toasted almonds, followed by a rich, deep and complex flavour. Overall, a great wine with a good balance between sweetness and tannins.
  
Food-pairing
Served as an aperitif at a temperature of 10 °C; serve as dessert wine at 16 ºC with dried fruit, chocolate mousse or dark chocolate, pralines & cream puffs 
 

Malmsey is the English name of the more famous grape name, Malvasia, and at the same time the name of the sweetest style of Madeira wine. Although this is the sweetest category in Madeira, it should be noted that the accompanying acid keeps the whole in balance and thus prevents the wine from becoming sticky or heavy. The result is an intense aroma reminiscent of exotic woods, with notes of honey, tobacco, spices and toasted almonds, followed by a rich, deep and complex flavour. Overall, a great wine with a good balance between sweetness and tannins.

  

Food-pairing

Served as an aperitif at a temperature of 10 °C; serve as dessert wine at 16 ºC with dried fruit, chocolate mousse or dark chocolate, pralines & cream puffs 

 

Grapes: Malvasia (Malmsey, Malvoisie) 100%

You find this grape on the south coast at Câmara de Lobos and Estreito de Câmara de Lobos, as well as in São Jorge and Santana on the north coast. Has spent 10 years in oak barrels according to "Canteiro" system

 

Alcoholcontent

19% 

 

Store & Serve

Serve in large white wine glasses. To serve as an aperitif at 10 °C or as a dessert wine at 16 °C.

Decanting unnecessary. Can be stored for several months after opening.

 

Critics & Awards

92/100 - Wine Enthusiast

 

Tags: H.M. Borges