H.M. Borges 3 Years Old Sweet Madeira 75cl

A sweet Madeira wine from the HM Borges house, made from the Tinta Negra grape variety, with a classic profile and great balance between acidity, sweetness and aromatic complexity.

🍇 Region: Madeira (Madeira Island, Portugal)

👨‍🔬 Winemaker: Ivo Couto

🌱 Grape Varieties: Tinta Preta

🛠️ Winemaking: Destemmed and pressed grapes, with fermentation in stainless steel tanks under strict temperature control. Fermentation is stopped by the addition of neutral wine alcohol, in accordance with the sweet style of the wine.

⏳ Aging: Aged in oak barrels, with an average age of 3 years, combining French and American wood and, in some batches, partial aging in stainless steel.

🌿 Vineyards: Vineyards located mainly on the island of Madeira, in volcanic and basaltic soils with a clayey texture, acidic and rich in organic matter, benefiting from a mild subtropical climate, with hot summers, temperate winters and close proximity to the sea.

🧪 Analysis:
Alcohol content: 18%

👃 Organoleptic Test:
- Color: Brownish color with golden highlights.
- Aroma: Aroma Palate
- Palate: On the palate it is soft and sweet, with well-integrated acidity, excellent balance and a persistent finish.

⏳ Potential for Evolution: High potential for evolution in the bottle, typical of great Madeira wines, remaining in perfect condition for many years after bottling.

🍽️ Serving: Serve between 13ºC and 16ºC, ideal as a digestif or accompanying desserts, dried fruits and strong cheeses.