Henriques & Henriques - Reserva Malvasia Madeira NV Dessert Blend

Henriques & Henriques - Reserva Malvasia Madeira NV Dessert BlendKnown variously as Malvasia, Malvazia and Malmsey, Malvasia is historically the most celebrated of the classic grapes varieties on the island: the sweetest and most unctuous of madeirasthe stuff of legends, literature and song. Yet there are at least two, genetically distinct Malvasia now planted on the island: Malvasia Cndida and Malvasia Branca de So Jorge. Thought to have first been planted in the fifteenth century, the former is notoriously

“Estate-grown on low-yield

which deserves to be given a little time as well as a hearty protein dish for company

Packed with upfront melon fruit

The rains began in April and were regular

subtle roast coffee aromas

Rita Hills

A bouquet of green apples

They are harvested by hand and the bunches directly and slowly pressed

finish with the fine tannins typical of a Jonkershoek Valley wine

500 litre French oak foudres for 15 months maturation

and graphite with a beautiful varietal

Grand Cru Classé de Graves