Cossart Gordon Terrantez 1977
Cossart Gordon Terrantez 1977 is a medium sweet, full-bodied wine from Terrantez (Madeira, Portugal), in the juicy, fruity reds style. Acidity is moderate; oak influence is some. Good with pizza, bolognese, sausages, burgers. Cheapest offer £295.00 at Hedonism Wines.
| Wine | Sweet | Body | From | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blandy`s Terrantez 1978 Blandys · Madeira | £240.00 | |||
| Massandra Kokur 1963 Massandra · Crimea | £320.00 | |||
| Blandy`s Malmsey 1988 Blandys · Madeira | £250.00 | |||
| Blandy`s Verdelho 1968 Blandys · Madeira | £365.00 |
Cossart Gordon Terrantez 1977 is a rare fortified wine from the island of Madeira. Terrantez is famous for its `sweet to smell, bitter to taste` duality, a profile that is perfectly captured in this 1977 bottling. The wine was aged in seasoned oak casks for decades, allowing the volatile acidity to concentrate alongside the fruit’s natural oils. This vintage carries the signature Terrantez aromatics of lime, ginger, coffee and dried herbs. The palate transitions from a rich, oily entry of caramel and dried citrus to a strikingly dry, bitter-edged finish that is both refreshing and complex.