Miles 10yr Dry Madeira Nv

Miles 10-Year-Old Dry Madeira NV (Non-Vintage) is a high-quality fortified wine known for its complexity and balance. Here are some detailed insights about this wine:

Key Characteristics
Age: 10 years
Style: Dry Madeira
Variety: Often made from grape varieties such as Sercial or Verdelho, which are known for producing drier styles of Madeira.

Tasting Notes
Color: Amber to light golden
Nose: Aromas of almonds, walnuts, dried citrus peel, and hints of floral notes.
Palate: Light to medium-bodied with a dry, crisp character. Flavors of roasted nuts, citrus zest, green apple, and a touch of minerality. The wine has a refreshing acidity that balances the dryness.
Finish: Long and clean, with lingering notes of nuts and citrus.

Pairing Suggestions
Cheese: Hard cheeses like Parmesan, Pecorino, or aged Gouda.
Appetizers: Olives, salted nuts, or savory pastries.
Seafood: Pairs well with grilled fish, shellfish, or sushi.
Savory: Works well with light poultry dishes, salads with vinaigrette, or vegetable terrines.

Serving Recommendations
Temperature: Serve chilled, around 8-10°C (46-50°F).
Glassware: Use a small to medium-sized glass to concentrate the aromas.

Storage
Cellaring: This Madeira can be enjoyed immediately but can also be stored for many years due to its high acidity and fortification.

After Opening: Once opened, it can last for several months if stored properly in a cool, dark place with the bottle tightly sealed.

Background
Miles Madeira is one of the oldest and most respected producers of Madeira wine, with a history dating back to 1814. The 10-Year-Old Dry Madeira is crafted from a blend of wines aged for a minimum of ten years in oak casks, resulting in a wine with depth, complexity, and a dry finish.

MILES MADEIRA WINE
ONE OF THE BEST KNOWN AND MOST RESPECTED BRANDS IN THE WORLD
Established in 1814 on Madeira Island, and known originally as Rutherford and Grant, Miles Madeira is one of the oldest and most respected brands of Madeira wine world-wide.

In 1856 Henry Price Miles left Wales with his Mother as an infant and arrived on Madeira. Having worked as an apprentice since the age of 12 under the tutelage of James Rutherford, he acquired sound knowledge and experience of the workings of the Madeira trade.

In 1872, the Rutherfords left for London (due to Phylloxera which decimated most of the vineyards in Madeira) and started up a wine importing business at the Old Trinity House in Waterlane. This prompted Miles to purchase the company and stocks.

Latterly, Henry Price Miles made an gentleman’s agreement with Rutherford stating that any Madeira sold by them in the United Kingdom, Scandinavia, or Russia, would be bought through H. P. Miles and Co. This agreement was respected and carried out until the Rutherfords sold their firm: Rutherfords, Osborne and Perkins, to Martini Rossi in the 1960’s.

Alongside the production of wine, H. P. Miles founded the first Madeiran Brewery in 1872 called the “Atlantic Brewery”. It was through these two companies that Henry Price and his two sons, Henry Alfred and Charles Vaughan, created the Miles legacy on the Island.

After the end of The second World war, conditions in the wine trade became extremely difficult, and so Henry Alfred Miles’ son, Cecil Miles, negotiated the entry of H. P. Miles and Co. into the Madeira Wine Association.

Miles Madeira is synonymous with excellent Madeira wine and has become one of the best known and most respected brands in the world.