Pairing Chocolate With Madeira Wine

    Madeira is another fortified Portuguese wine originated from Madeira Island. Similar to port it is good pair to dark chocolate.

What makes this wine to stand out is its unique making process. The wine is being heated and kept for a long period of time at about 60° C and is deliberately exposed to be oxidised to certain level. Due to such clever process it can stay for longer period of time even if opened. Some of the best examples can be aged practically indefinitely. Madeira varies from dry to sweet. Wines are versatile in flavors all being supported by fresh acidity. You can find such taste as raisins, nuts, caramel, coffee, toffee and marmalade and even a hint of chocolate notes. Best enjoyed with chocolate would be Bual and Malmsey varieties.

 Baul Madeira has medium rich texture, dark red color and a clear raisin flavor.

  Malmsey Madeira is also dark in color, but is more rich in texture. Its flavor has notes of coffee and caramel, making it a good combination to coffee and caramel infused chocolate both dark and milk as well as similar desserts.

Madeira will also be good with fruit-flavored truffles, dried fruits and berries in chocolate, chocolate-covered fruits and simply fresh fruits either enjoyed as they are or dipped in melted chocolate.

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Madeira Wine and Chocolate Ideas:

You may be delighted by fresh fruits dipped into chocolate. Dark chocolate is best option, although you might be swept away by milk varieties as well...

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