H.M. Borges Verdelho Colheita 1993 Madeira 75cl
Description
HM Borges' dry Madeira wine, made from the Verdelho 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: Verdelho
🛠️ Winemaking: Destemmed and pressed grapes with controlled fermentation and temperature, following the traditional open vat method. Fermentation is stopped by the addition of neutral wine alcohol, preserving the dry profile characteristic of Madeira wine.
⏳ Aging: Prolonged aging in French and American oak barrels, using the traditional stonemasonry process, until it reaches a high level of complexity.
🌿 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: 20.0%
👃 Organoleptic Test:
- Color: Light amber with golden highlights.
- Aroma: A complex, exuberant, and ethereal aroma characteristic of this variety.
- Mouth: In the mouth it behaves like a non-cutting dry wood.
⏳ 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 suggestion: Serve slightly chilled, between 13ºC and 16ºC, as an aperitif or accompanying appetizers, dried fruits, rich soups, or medium-aged cheeses.
