verb
- to darken and concentrate (wine) by heating, or to undergo such a process, resulting in a brownish color and caramelized flavor
Usage: winemaking term; can occur accidentally due to heat exposure or intentionally as a production method
Examples
- Excessive heat during storage can maderize a delicate white wine.
- The winemaker chose to maderize the fortified wine to develop deeper, richer flavors.
- If exposed to sunlight for too long, the wine will maderize and lose its original character.
- Some producers intentionally maderize their wines to create a distinctive style.
- The maderized wine took on a golden-brown hue and nutty taste.