Salty caramel on the nose. The taste is amazingly sweet, rich, with flavors of molasses and maple syrup, balanced by wonderful lemony acidity. Sweet and citrus at the same time, wonderful balance. Very long finish, with notes of toffee and licorice.
Food-pairing
Can be thoroughly enjoyed on its own, but is also a good match with cheese, fresh tropical fruits, cakes, fruit pies, butter cookies, cream cakes, fruit tarts and wild berries.
Grapes: Boal - Bual
Boal is the Portuguese name, Bual is the English name - synonym is Bual de Madeira or Boal Cachudo - can be found mainly in the south of the island at altitudes between 100 and 300m and in the north near São Vicente.
Alcoholcontent
20%
Store & Serve
Serve at 15°-18°C
Storage: Madeira wines are indestructible and have the fascinating ability to remain in excellent condition for centuries. Keep your bottle of Madeira wine upright, away from direct sunlight, and it will last forever. Once opened, a bottle of Madeira wine will remain in perfect condition for months, if not years. So, don't hurry to finish the bottle. That is, if you can resist :-)