Henriques & Henriques 15 year old Sercial
€ 33.80 / 50 cl
| Producer | Henriques & Henriques |
| Region | Madeira |
| Grapes | Sercial |
| Ageing | 15 years in oak casks (canteiro) |
| Alcohol | 19%vol |
| Serving | Aperitif 10°C, dessert 16°C No need to decant, keeps for a year once opened |
| Scores | 94/100 Decanter World Wine Awards |
Fifteen years of Sercial: honey, hazelnut and a spicy finish.
Tasting note
More drive and fruit intensity than the ten-year-old, with lively aromas of dried honey, hazelnut and a hint of marmalade. Medium-bodied, with lemongrass on the spicy entry. Good weight and some sweetness, leading to a harmonious, spicy finish with lingering clove.
The story
Aged using the canteiro method: the casks move slowly from the warmer to the cooler parts of the lodge.
Food pairing
Lightly chilled as an aperitif, with salted almonds, olives, smoked fish, oysters, charcuterie and cheese. Especially good with goat’s cheese and other dry cheeses such as feta, and Portuguese cheeses like Queijo Fresco, Requeijão, Rabaçal and Picante da Beira Baixa. Also lovely with Chinese food, tuna and sushi.
Critics & Awards
94/100 Decanter World Wine Awards | Tasted: Jan 2021
91/100 Decanter World Wine Awards | Tasted: Jan 2020
4,1/5 Vivino (40 ratings)