Justino’s 5-Year-Old Madeira
Justino’s 5-Year-Old Madeira is a fortified wine aged in oak for at least five years and bottled at ~19% ABV. It delivers flavours of caramel, dried fruit, citrus peel and roasted nuts with Madeira’s signature bright acidity, making it both sweet and refreshing.
Produced by Justino’s - one of the island’s most historic Madeira houses (est. 1870) - this 5-year expression is a versatile, approachable and delicious Madeira for sipping, dessert pairing or gourmet cooking.
Portugal
5 Years
750ml
19% ABV
NVJustino’s 5-Year-Old Madeira is a classic introduction to Madeira’s unique style - sweet yet lifted by intense natural acidity and warm oxidative depth. While younger than 10-year bottlings, the 5-year expression already shows caramel, toasted nut character and dried fruit richness, alongside the hallmark freshness that makes Madeira one of the world’s most durable fortified wines.
Available in several sweetness grades (often Medium Rich with Boal), this wine balances toffee sweetness with bright citrus and spice. Thanks to its fortification and oxidative maturation, it keeps beautifully once opened - ideal for the home bar and kitchen as well as after-dinner sipping.
Founded in 1870, Justino’s is among the most historic Madeira houses, known for ageing wines in cask in warm island lodges where controlled heat and oxidation slowly build depth and complexity.
Their 5-year series represents the gateway into traditional Madeira - approachable, flavourful and versatile, while still showing the distinctive volcanic minerality and vibrant acidity that make Madeira unique.
Style: Depending on bottling: Medium-Dry (Verdelho), Medium-Rich (Boal), or Rich (Malmsey/Malvasia)
Region: Madeira Island, Portugal
Producer: Justino’s Madeira Wines (est. 1870)
Vinification: Fortified wine aged in heated cellars (estufagem) or early-stage canteiro; oxidative ageing in oak
Maturation: Minimum 5 years in oak casks
Appearance: Amber to deep mahogany depending on sweetness style
ABV: ~19%
Nose:
Caramel, cinnamon-spiced raisin, candied citrus, roasted nuts and dried figs.
Palate:
Smooth and medium-bodied — dried fruits, toffee, citrus peel, walnut and sweet spice balanced by refreshing acidity.
Finish:
Sweet, warm and gently nutty with lingering caramelised fruit.
Overall Character:
Rich yet lively — a welcoming introduction to classic Madeira flavour.
Serve:
Slightly chilled or at cool room temperature
Will stay fresh for months after opening
Food Pairings:
Fruitcake, sticky toffee pudding, gingerbread
Blue cheese, cheddar, goat’s cheese
Nut-based desserts and chocolate
Dried fruit and roasted nuts
Great in the kitchen:
Rich sauces and reductions
Glazes for pork, duck or game
Flambé and dessert toppings
Occasions:
Dessert wine
After-dinner sipping
Culinary use and cocktails
Ideal “house Madeira” for the bar
