Miles Tinta Negra 1996 Rich Madeira Wine Portugal 75 cl 19%

Miles is one of Madeira's smaller but respected houses, and this 1996 vintage is bottled after more than two decades of ageing.

Expert's Description

Miles Tinta Negra 1996 Rich Madeiravin is a Fortified Wine from Portugal made from Tinta Negra, bottled at 19% ABV.

The wine is vintage-dated 1996 and was bottled in 2017 after many years of ageing in oak. The Rich designation shows it is a sweet style, where the long ageing has given the wine a golden colour with mahogany tones and great complexity.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Dried fruits, softened brandy, spices and balsamic.

Palate

Sweet, smooth and fresh with a full, long flavour.

Finish

Long finish of fruit, toasted wood and cane sugar molasses.

Serving & Food Pairing

Serve at 14-16°C in a small dessert wine glass. Pairs with dark chocolate, blue cheese and nut-based desserts.

Specifications

Name: Tinta Negra 1996 Rich
Producer/Winery: Miles
Region/Country: Madeira, Portugal
Grape Variety(ies): Tinta Negra
Vintage: 1996
ABV: 19%
Size: 75 CL
Vegan: No
Serving Temperature: 14-16°C
Decanting Recommended: No
Glass Type: Dessert Wine Glass

Flavour Profile

Sweet · Complex · Full-bodied · Spicy

Did You Know?

Tinta Negra is the most widely planted grape on Madeira and is used to mimic the styles of the four classic grape varieties Sercial, Verdelho, Bual and Malmsey, depending on how sweet the wine should be.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Miles Tinta Negra 1996 Rich Madeiravin

Which grape is the wine made from?

100% Tinta Negra.

What does the wine taste like?

Dried fruits, spices and balsamic, with a sweet, full palate.

What food pairs with the wine?

Dark chocolate, blue cheese and nut-based desserts.

When was the wine bottled?

In 2017, after more than two decades of ageing from the 1996 vintage.

Who is Miles?

A smaller, respected Madeira house.