Madeira

/məˈdɪrə/
noun

It is a type of wine from Madeira, an island of Portugal.

He ordered a bottle of Madeira to accompany the dessert.
Visual representation of "madeira" - It is a type of wine from Madeira, an island of Portugal.

Often appears as...

  • a bottle of madeira
  • madeira cake
noun

It is an archipelago in the north Atlantic Ocean, one of the autonomous regions of Portugal.

Madeira is famous for its beautiful landscapes and mild climate.
Visual representation of "madeira" - It is an archipelago in the north Atlantic Ocean, one of the autonomous regions of Portugal.

Often appears as...

  • travel to madeira
  • madeira's climate
noun

It is also a type of embroidery using a lot of decorative stitches and cutwork.

The Madeira tablecloth that her grandmother made is simply beautiful.
Visual representation of "madeira" - It is also a type of embroidery using a lot of decorative stitches and cutwork.

Often appears as...

  • madeira embroidery
  • madeira technique

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noun

It is a type of wine from Madeira, an island of Portugal.

He ordered a bottle of Madeira to accompany the dessert.
Visual representation of "madeira" - It is a type of wine from Madeira, an island of Portugal.

Often appears as...

  • a bottle of madeira
  • madeira cake
noun

It is an archipelago in the north Atlantic Ocean, one of the autonomous regions of Portugal.

Madeira is famous for its beautiful landscapes and mild climate.
Visual representation of "madeira" - It is an archipelago in the north Atlantic Ocean, one of the autonomous regions of Portugal.

Often appears as...

  • travel to madeira
  • madeira's climate
noun

It is also a type of embroidery using a lot of decorative stitches and cutwork.

The Madeira tablecloth that her grandmother made is simply beautiful.
Visual representation of "madeira" - It is also a type of embroidery using a lot of decorative stitches and cutwork.

Often appears as...

  • madeira embroidery
  • madeira technique

Usage tips

Artistic

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Wine Pairing

Madeira wine is often paired with desserts or used in cooking to add flavor.

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For the chocolate cake, let's pair it with a glass of Madeira.
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Serving Temperature

Serve Madeira slightly chilled or at room temperature, depending on the style.

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Please chill the Madeira before our guests arrive.
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Distinct Taste

Madeira wine has a unique taste, ranging from dry to sweet, due to a special aging process.

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You'll notice Madeira's distinct, rich taste with a hint of caramel.
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Quote examples

Mary Berry

British Chef

I love a good madeira cake. Nice and simple. The most important thing is that a cake is moist. Most people overcook cakes, which dries them out.
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Quote examples

Mary Berry

British Chef

I love a good madeira cake. Nice and simple. The most important thing is that a cake is moist. Most people overcook cakes, which dries them out.
Portrait of Mary Berry
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