noun
- plural of maderization; the process of heating wine to darken it and give it a flavor similar to Madeira wine
Usage: winemaking term; technical
Examples
- The winemaker experimented with maderizations to create a unique flavor profile.
- Controlled maderizations can enhance certain white wines.
- The process of maderizations involves careful temperature management.
- Some producers use maderizations to mimic the characteristics of aged Madeira wines.