A rich and characterful fortified wine from Miles, one of Madeira's historic wine houses. Produced on the volcanic island of Madeira, Finest Rich offers a wonderfully warming and indulgent style, combining luscious dried fruit, caramel and toasted nuts with the refreshing acidity that makes Madeira so distinctive. Smooth, complex and beautifully balanced, it is equally enjoyable as an after-dinner wine or alongside rich desserts.
Tasting Notes:
Deep amber-brown in colour with golden highlights, the nose is inviting and expressive, revealing aromas of raisins, dried figs and orange peel alongside notes of caramel, roasted walnuts and sweet spice. The palate is rich and rounded, with flavours of toffee, sultanas and candied fruit balanced by Madeira's characteristic lively acidity. Hints of coffee, toasted almonds and warming spice add complexity, leading to a long, mellow and satisfyingly nutty finish.
Winemaking:
Produced from traditional Madeira grape varieties, with Tinta Negra commonly forming the basis of this rich style. Fermentation is arrested through the addition of grape spirit, preserving natural sweetness and creating the wine's characteristic richness. Controlled heating and oxidative maturation, traditional to Madeira production, develop its distinctive amber colour and complex flavours of dried fruit, caramel and nuts while maintaining remarkable freshness and stability.
Food Pairing:
An excellent match for sticky toffee pudding, Christmas cake, fruitcake and rich chocolate desserts. It also pairs beautifully with blue cheeses, roasted nuts, caramelised fruit and mature hard cheeses, while making a wonderfully comforting after-dinner drink.
ABV: 17.5%
