What is madeira?
Madeira · Portuguese
Fortified wine from the Portuguese island of Madeira, deliberately heated as it ages. Tangy, nutty and caramelly, nearly indestructible once opened.
What it tastes like
Caramel, walnut, burnt sugar and orange peel, with a sharp, bright acidity cutting through. Dry to sweet.
Where you’ll see it
Dessert and digestif lists, old-school sauces on steak and mushrooms, and with cheese.