Madeira - Rainwater

Madeira - Rainwater is a wine region of Madeira, Portugal.

Tinta Negra Mole leads the plantings, with Verdelho alongside it.

The ground underneath is volcanic.

The climate is maritime/oceanic, running notable rainfall.

The vineyards themselves read as elevated, hillsides and steep sites.

Medium-dry wine, dessert wine and sweeter wine is what the region is known for, and in the glass it shows light and refreshing, sweeter versions are available and showcasing the rich fruit flavors.

At the table these bottles work with light cheeses, seafood and salads.

Serve at 8 to 10°C.

Rewards decades in the cellar.

In the glass.

Medium-dry: Light and refreshing.

Sweet: Sweeter versions are available, Showcasing the rich fruit flavors.

Grapes planted here.

Bottles to look for.

• Barbeito 5 Year Old Rainwater Reserva, Madeira, Portugal
• Barbeito Rainwater Lote Especial Verdelho Medium Dry, Madeira, Portugal
• Barbeito The Atlantic Rainwater, Madeira, Portugal
• Berry Bros. & Rudd Berrys' Own Selection Rainwater 5 year-old by Madeira Wine Company, Madeira, Portugal
• Blandy's Rainwater Medium Dry, Madeira, Portugal
• Broadbent Rainwater, Madeira, Portugal
• Cossart Gordon Rainwater Medium Dry, Madeira, Portugal
• Fanal Rainwater, Madeira, Portugal

At the table.

• light cheeses
• seafood
• salads

Serving and cellaring.

• Serve at 8 to 10°C.
• Rewards decades in the cellar.

Nearby regions.

Madeira - Rainwater: common questions

More from here: every wine region in Portugal, or the wider Madeira guide.