About
Justino’s Madeira Wines was established in Madeira in 1870 and is one of the oldest producers and exporters of Madeira wine and has outstanding position in the market, for its high quality wines.
3 year Fine Dry Madeira
Madeira
Harvest & Vintage Notes
This Tinta Negra blend is a great example of Madeira as an aperitif. Fermented in stainless steel, then undergoes the process of Estufagem following by at least 3 years aging medium sized neutral casks. Dried fruit, slightly toasty, bright acidity.
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TBA
3 year Fine Rich Madeira
Madeira
Harvest & Vintage Notes
Tinta Negra blend from four specific growing regions on the island. Double the g/L of Fine Dry. Made similarly. Raisins, caramel, toast.
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TBA
3 Year Rainwater Madeira
Madeira
Harvest & Vintage Notes
A blend of all red varietals with the majority being Tinta Negra. Harvested over several weeks to ensure Rainwater consistency. Aged for an average of 3 years in neutral cask. Dried stone fruit, caramel, tangy acidity.
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TBA
5 Year Fine Rich Madeira
Madeira
Harvest & Vintage Notes
Similar to 3 Year Fine Rich, but aged for a minimum of 5 years in medium sized neutral casks. Dried red fruits, bittersweet chocolate, long finish.
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TBA
10 Year Verdelho Madeira
Madeira
Harvest & Vintage Notes
100% Verdelho. Made the old fashioned way: canteiro method. Canteiro derives its name from the support beams in the winery on which the casks were historically placed for maderization. Aged a minimum of 10 years before released. Nutty, dried fig, bracing acidity.
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NV Decanter 93
10 Year Boal Madeira
Madeira
Harvest & Vintage Notes
The 10 year old wines from Justino's represent only 15% of their total annual harvest. Quantities are small and time is of the essence. Also made canteiro method and aged a minimum of 10 years before release. Dates, toffee, molasses.
Scores
NV Decanter 93
1998 Colheita Madeira
Madeira
Harvest & Vintage Notes
100% Tinta Negra made in a sweet style (Fine Rich). Also made in the canteiro method and bottled generally 10 years after harvest. Aging is in medium sized, neutral casks. Dried fruit cake, candied orange, walnut.
Scores
NV Decanter 93