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Wood from some trees, particularly oak, but also chestnut and others, is used to make containers in which wine is aged. A madera (woody) is a term used to describe aromas and flavours of wines that have been in contact with healthy, prepared ageing wood. A madera nueva (of new wood) is an intense sensation found in wines that have been in contact with containers made from new, unprepared wood. A madera húmeda (of damp wood), a mouldy smell caused by the wine being in contact with old or out-of-condition containers. Exceso de madera (overly woody) is an expression used to describe the exaggerated presence of the smell and taste of wood used to age the wine, even though it is quality wood.
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