1999 Justino Colheita Madeira
€ 51.50
| Producer | Justino's |
| Region | Madeira |
| Grapes | Tinta Negra |
| Alcohol | 19%vol |
| Serving | 18°C, open a few hours in advance Store upright, keeps almost indefinitely once opened |
| Scores | 91/100 Falstaff 90/100 Doctor Wine |
A 1999 Colheita: caramel, nuts and a sweet, balanced palate.
Tasting note
Amber brown, with a seductive nose of roasted hazelnut and orange and lemon peel. Justino’s Colheita has never been better than in 1999, though the 1995 also impresses. An award winner and an interesting investment.
The story
The grapes are fully destemmed, crushed and pressed. They ferment at controlled temperature, and after 2 to 3 days fermentation is stopped with 96° wine spirit.
Madeira spends years ageing in an oxidative environment and moves into a reductive one at bottling. It is therefore best to open the bottle a few hours in advance. After that, air no longer affects the wine: an open bottle keeps almost indefinitely and often tastes even better months later. Always store Madeira upright, as the acidity attacks the cork if the bottle lies down.
Food pairing
Excellent with tropical fruit, dark chocolate, honey cake (a Madeiran tradition), chocolate desserts, butter biscuits, fruitcake, coffee desserts and full-flavoured cheeses. Also lovely as a digestif or with coffee.
Critics & Awards
91/100 Falstaff | Tasted: Dec 2014
90/100 Doctor Wine (Daniele Cernilli)
Gold – International Wine Challenge 2012
Gold – Monde Selection 2012
Bacchus de Oro – Concurso Internacional de Vinos Madrid 2013
Silver – Vinalies Internationales 2012
Bronze – International Wine Challenge 2013
Bronze – Hong Kong International Wine & Spirit Competition 2012
Gold – Monde Selection 2012
Bacchus de Oro – Concurso Internacional de Vinos Madrid 2013
Silver – Vinalies Internationales 2012
Bronze – International Wine Challenge 2013
Bronze – Hong Kong International Wine & Spirit Competition 2012
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