This long-overlooked grape is finally taking a well-deserved bow.
The Workhorse Takes the Spotlight
For years, Tinta Negra was the quiet workhorse of Madeira. This bottle rewrites the story. Leacock’s 1995 Colheita (single-vintage) Madeira is a declaration that this grape belongs in the spotlight. Aged over two decades via the traditional Canteiro method—slowly heated in attic casks—this wine has evolved into something quietly magnificent.
It pours a deep amber, with a swirling tapestry of toasted walnuts, dried figs, and warm caramel on the nose. The palate dances between richness and razor-sharp acidity. There’s a nutty, toffee-like depth, but it never tips into excess, finishing nearly endless, savory, and impossibly elegant.
How to Enjoy
A contemplative glass of history. Perfect as a digestif or paired with strong cheeses, roasted nuts, or a simple fruit tart.
Quick Facts
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Producer: |
Leacock’s |
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Wine: |
Colheita Tinta Negra Madeira |
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Vintage: |
1995 |
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Region: |
Madeira, Portugal |
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Grape: |
Tinta Negra |
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Style: |
Single-Vintage Madeira, Aged, Medium-Dry, Complex |
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Tasting Notes: |
Toasted walnuts, dried figs, warm caramel, toffee |
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Food Pairing: |
Hard cheeses (aged cheddar, gouda), roasted nuts, fruit cake |
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Good to Know: |
A Colheita is a single-vintage Madeira aged for at least 20 years. This showcases the high potential of the Tinta Negra grape. |
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