Henriques & Henriques 15 year old Verdelho
€ 33.80 / 50 cl
| Producer | Henriques & Henriques |
| Region | Madeira |
| Grapes | Verdelho |
| Ageing | 15 years in oak casks |
| Alcohol | 19%vol |
| Serving | Aperitif 10°C, dessert 16°C No need to decant, keeps for a few months once opened |
| Scores | 93/100 Jamie Goode 17,5/20 Jancis Robinson |
Fifteen years of Verdelho: figs, toffee and perfect balance.
Tasting note
Dark gold with an amber tint. A complex, multi-layered bouquet dominated by dried fruit, especially figs. A pleasant sweetness on the palate with dried fruit, chocolate and toffee, and a long, persistent finish. The balance of freshness and maturity makes it an excellent aperitif.
The story
Elsewhere in Portugal, Verdelho is also known as Gouveio. The grape gives a lightly sweet, medium-dry style, is mainly planted in the north at 400-600 m and ripens late. It is the main ingredient of Rainwater.
Food pairing
A delicious aperitif. Lovely with roast or grilled chicken, duck, pork or veal, smoked ham, swordfish with banana and passion fruit, grilled pineapple, mushrooms, hazelnuts, aged cheeses, smoked salmon, prawns and sardines.
Critics & Awards
93/100 Jamie Goode | Tasted: May 2010
17,5/20 Jancis Robinson | Tasted: Oct 2014
91/100 CellarTracker (28 notes)
Silver – International Wine Challenge 2018, 2017 and 2016
Silver – TEXSOM International Wine Awards 2017
Silver – Decanter World Wine Awards 2016
Silver – TEXSOM International Wine Awards 2017
Silver – Decanter World Wine Awards 2016
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