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Madeira DOP

Madeira DOP is an island appellation located in the Atlantic Ocean approximately 600 kilometers west of Morocco, known for its unique fortified wines that undergo a distinctive heating process called estufagem. The volcanic mountainous terrain combined with a subtropical climate and ocean influence creates an exceptional terroir for grapes such as Sercial, Verdelho, Bual, and Malvasia, which produce fortified wines with remarkable acidity and ability to age for decades or centuries. Madeira wines are categorized by sweetness levels tied to specific grape varieties, ranging from dry Sercial to medium-dry Verdelho, medium-sweet Bual, and sweet Malvasia.

Region
Madeira
Wines
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Wines from Madeira DOP

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H&H - Sercial 10-Year Old Madeira

Henriques & Henriques

Fortified / Dessert Wine

If wines were people, Madeira would be that fascinating elder who has survived everything life has thrown their way and emerged stronger for it. This 10-year-old Sercial from the renowned Henriques & Henriques (H&H) is the driest style of Madeira, making it the perfect introduction to this unique fortified wine category. Madeira's production process is fascinatingly backwards – the wine is intentionally heated and oxidized, practices that would ruin most wines but transform Madeira into something magical and virtually indestructible. This bottle has been aged for a decade, developing remarkable complexity while maintaining a freshness that seems to defy logic. Once opened, it will last for months (even years) without deteriorating – though good luck keeping it around that long. Sip it as an aperitif, pair it with a cheese course, or enjoy it as a contemplative nightcap – this is a wine that demands attention but rewards it generously.