Saveiro Vento do Oeste Madeira Wine
Saveiro Vento do Oeste Madeira is a fortified wine at 19% ABV in a 750mL bottle — 100% Tinta Negra aged three years in the traditional oxidative manner, then finished 12–18 months in used Kentucky bourbon barrels — available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 19% vol
- Size: 750mL
- Grapes: 100% Tinta Negra
- Sweetness: Meio Doce (medium-rich)
- Aging: 3 years traditional aging + 12–18 months in used bourbon barrels — the first bourbon-barrel-finished Madeira off the island
- Origin: produced for Haus Alpenz/Sotolon Selections by Humberto Jardim, owner-winemaker of Henriques & Henriques — Madeira DOC, Portugal
Atlantic Wine, Kentucky Soul
Vento do Oeste — "wind from the west" — is a Madeira with a transatlantic twist: after three years aging the traditional oxidative way, it rests in used bourbon barrels shipped from Kentucky to the island of Madeira, picking up vanilla and toasted-oak notes no other Madeira carries. It is made by Humberto Jardim of the great Henriques & Henriques house for Haus Alpenz's Sotolon Selections, and the bourbon finish makes it the most approachable, cocktail-friendly Madeira in the store. See more Saveiro wines, or browse the full dessert wine selection.
Tasting Notes
Dried apricot and fig, brown butter, and toasted walnut, with the bourbon barrels adding vanilla, caramel, and a whisper of smoke. Medium-rich sweetness with Madeira's hallmark high acidity — long and warming on the finish.
How to Enjoy
Serve at cellar temperature, lightly chilled (59–64°F), in 2–3 oz pours. The importer pairs it with roasted nuts, Cheddars and blue-veined cheeses, crème brûlée, cheesecake, and dark chocolate — and it is built for cocktails: cobbler-style over crushed ice with fruit, sangarees, punches, and flips.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "Vento do Oeste" mean?
"Wind from the west" — the Atlantic weather system that shapes Madeira's vineyards.
What makes this Madeira different from others?
It is finished 12–18 months in used Kentucky bourbon barrels, the first bourbon-barrel-finished Madeira off the island, adding vanilla and toasted-oak notes.
Is it sweet?
It is meio doce — medium-rich — sweeter than a Sercial, drier than a Malvasia.
How long does Madeira keep after opening?
Madeira is famously durable: it keeps 0–15 years once opened at 55–64°F, and indefinitely unopened.
For a Madeira with a Kentucky accent: order Saveiro Vento do Oeste Madeira online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.