Cossart Gordon Malvasia Colheita 2008 Madeira Wine

Cossart Gordon Malvasia Colheita 2008 is a masterful single-harvest Madeira made from Malvasia (Malmsey) grapes grown in the São Jorge vineyards on Madeira’s North coast. Hand-picked at optimal ripeness across several picking periods, the wine is aged using the traditional canteiro system in 650-L oak casks at ambient temperature until its bottling in 2022. With careful vineyard selection, volcanic soils, and manual winemaking, it boasts a rich profile rooted in place and process. Its technical details include 20% achool 

In the glass, Cossart Gordon Malvasia Colheita 2008 displays a coppery-gold colour with golden nuances and brilliant clarity. The aroma is intensely characteristic: tea and marmalade, candied fruit and dried fruits such as nuts and hazelnuts. On the palate, the wine is soft, sweet and enveloping, with fresh acidity that supports its long retronasal finish evoking fruit cake, honey and brandy. Best served after dessert or savoured slowly on its own, this Madeira rewards patience and pairs wonderfully with rich, sweet treats