Henriques & Henriques, Sercial, Single Harvest Madeira - 2001

Name: Henriques & Henriques, Sercial, Single Harvest Madeira
Brand: Henriques & Henriques
SKU: 40112
Price: 111.99 USD
Availability: OutOfStock

Item # 40112 750mL

All Madeira is sweet however there is a very distinct range of sweetness. This Sercial is on the drier side of the spectrum and has textbook, racy acidity alongside aromas of mandarins, sea salt and preserved lemons. Henriques & Henriques is one of the few wineries that owns their vineyards. Their history and meticulous care makes them a benchmark for all producers on the island.

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Color

White

Vintage

2001

Country

Portugal

Region

Madeira

Producer

Henriques & Henriques

Grape Variety

Sercial

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Staff Pick Notes

The archipelago of Madeira is located 520 km off the African coast and 1,000 km from the European continent. It is roughly equally south as Bermuda so you would not think that this would be the birth place of one of the great fortified wines in the world. And yet, here is a beautiful example of this beautiful wine. Sercial (Ser-Seal) is on the drier side of the spectrum of sweetness for Madeira with racy mineral acidity and aromas to beat the band. When you open this bottle and pour a glass you instantly know you are dealing with something special and those floral, sweet dried fruit notes, baking spices, and a briny almost salty quality fills the air and every nose around. Pair with just about any cheese from rich and creamy to salty and funky.

- JGM

Glossary

Portugal

The Dão and the Douro are the most important regions as far as red Portuguese table wine is concerned. Douro wines tend to be a bit fuller and fleshier than their Dão counterparts, which are generally lighter and higher in acidity. Reds from both regions are dense, rustic, and well-balanced. They also show their terroir quite clearly, and represent a great alternative to the modern fruit-driven style. Vinho Verde is Portugal’s most famous white wine. Literally translated as "green wine," it...