Vat 22 Full Rich Cossart Gordon & Co Madeira Wine Portugal 75 cl 17,5%

Cossart Gordon is one of Madeira's oldest and most respected houses, and Vat 22 Full Rich is a sweet introduction to the island's famous fortified wine.

Expert's Description

Vat 22 Full Rich Cossart Gordon & Co Madeiravin is a Fortified Wine from Portugal made from Tinta Negra, bottled at 17.5% ABV.

The wine has an age of 3 years and is the house's approachable, sweet style - Full Rich denotes the sweetest category of Madeira. Cossart Gordon is among the oldest Madeira houses, having produced fortified wine on the island since the 1700s.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Dried fruits, toffee and caramel.

Palate

Full-bodied and sweet with warm, ripe fruit notes and a long, soft finish.

Finish

Long with a hint of wood and a light chocolate note.

Serving & Food Pairing

Serve at 14-16°C in a small dessert wine glass. Pairs with caramel cake, blue cheese and Christmas sweets.

Specifications

Name: Vat 22 Full Rich
Producer/Winery: Cossart Gordon & Co
Region/Country: Madeira, Portugal
Grape Variety(ies): Tinta Negra
ABV: 17.5%
Size: 75 CL
Vegan: No
Serving Temperature: 14-16°C
Decanting Recommended: No
Glass Type: Dessert Wine Glass
EAN: 8710415912912

Flavour Profile

Sweet · Full-bodied · Rich · Warm

Did You Know?

Madeira is one of the world's longest-lasting wines because it is deliberately heated during production in a process called estufagem - a technique that originally arose because the wine had to survive long sea voyages in hot cargo holds.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Vat 22 Full Rich Cossart Gordon Madeiravin

Which grape is the wine made from?

Tinta Negra.

What does Full Rich mean?

It is the sweetest category of Madeira, with clear sweetness and fullness.

What does the wine taste like?

Dried fruits, toffee and caramel, with a full-bodied, sweet palate.

What food pairs with the wine?

Caramel cake, blue cheese and Christmas sweets.

How old is the wine?

It has an age of 3 years.