maderization

 
Pronunciation: /ˌmadərʌɪˈzeɪʃ(ə)n/
(also maderisation)

noun

[mass noun]
  • a form of oxidation which gives white wine a brownish colour and caramelized flavour like that of Madeira.

Derivatives

maderized

adjective

Origin:

1950s: from French madérisation, from madériser, from Madère 'Madeira'