Drinks Business Madeira Article

[Peter T.]

http://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2013/0 ... y-message/

[Andy Velebil]

Although banned when Portugal joined the EU, examples of Madeira’s rare, often very old solera expressions still remain available on the market.

I didn't realize this style was banned when they joined the EU

[Glenn E.]

Although banned when Portugal joined the EU, examples of Madeira’s rare, often very old solera expressions still remain available on the market.

I didn't realize this style was banned when they joined the EU

Just guessing, but it probably has to do with the fact that it is "vintage dated" but the wine in the bottle isn't actually all from that year.

[Justin A]

I think I read somewhere that its banned from starting new soleras, they can still add too existing soleras and bottle them at will.

J

[Gary Banker]

I think I read somewhere that its banned from starting new soleras, they can still add too existing soleras and bottle them at will.

J

Actually, it's the opposite situation.

[Justin A]

I think I read somewhere that its banned from starting new soleras, they can still add too existing soleras and bottle them at will.

J

Actually, it's the opposite situation.

I knew I was close!

[Roy Hersh]

NO new Solera can be started. Only the one's already in cask are grandfathered in and can be bottled, IF ... they are already registered with the IVBAM.