Madeira Wine

Alcoholic Ingredient For CookingAllergen: AlcoholNot vegetarianNuttyCaramelizedOxidizedToffeeDried-fruitSweetWarming

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Calories: 163
Protein (g): 0.1
Fat (g): 0
Carbs (g): 13.7
Fiber (g): —
Sodium (mg): 5

Fortified wine with moderate residual sugar and alcohol. Calories come primarily from alcohol and sugar; other nutrients are minimal.

Storage

Room temp: up to 3650 days
Refrigerated: up to 30 days
Frozen: up to 0 days

Madeira wine is a fortified wine from Portugal's Madeira Islands, deep amber to mahogany in color. It shows nutty, caramelized aromas and an oxidative character; cooks use it to deglaze pans, reduce into glossy sauces, and flambe desserts. Sold in styles such as Sercial, Verdelho, Bual, and Malmsey at around 18-20% ABV.\n\nShaped by maritime trade, it developed through heated maturation and cask aging (estufagem or canteiro) that create its stability and flavor. It features in Portuguese cooking and classic Western sauces. Some bottlings are clarified with animal-derived fining agents, so suitability for vegetarians varies.