Henriques & Henriques - Vihno Generoso Doce Madeira NV (750ml)
Price: $26.99
Producer | Henriques & Henriques |
Country | Portugal |
Region | Madeira |
Varietal | Madeira |
Sku | 6134 |
Henriques & Henriques has been shipping Madeira since 1925. Their "rainwater" bottling is based on the Tinta Mole Negra grape variety and is redolent of roasted nuts. The palate is sweet but balanced beautifully with the rich, tangy finish.
H&H is the only producer of Madeira who produces wine primarily from their own vineyards, an advantage they have always enjoyed since the company's founding in 1850. More than anything else, the winery is known for their Verdelho, though they also produce very good Sercial from their own grapes, as well as a tiny amount of Boal and Terrantez. All their age statements show the minimum age of wine blended in (as opposed to the average age), and most of their wines are aged the old fashioned way, in the canteiro (i.e. up in the rafters, exposed to heat and sunlight) method.
Henriques & Henriques Description
A light golden colored wine. Very harmonious with delicate aromas of almonds and orange peel. Medium dry taste denoting almonds and citrus. With a good finish, this is also an excellent aperitif.