And how are the Madeira Still Wines classified?

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The island of Madeira, because of its privileged geographical position and mountainous relief, have a surprisingly mild climate.Very mild average temperatures, 25ºC in the summer and 17ºC in the winter, and a moderate level of humidity, confer upon this island exceptional subtropical features.
The seawater temperature is also very mild, because of the influence of the warm Gulf current, presenting averages of 22ºC in the summer and 18º in the winter.

RESERVE

The indications usually used on the labelling of Madeira still wines are “Reserva” – reserved for wine associated to the harvest year that presents specific organoleptic characteristics, among other more technical characteristics.

"GRANDE ESCOLHA " [Great Choice] reserved for wine that presents specific organoleptic characteristics and which is associated to the harvest year. However, all indications authorized for the wines entitled to a DO or GI may be used on their labelling, such as, for instance, “Reserva Especial” [Special Reserve], “Superior”, “Premium”, among others.

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And how are the Madeira Still Wines classified?