1865 Madeira Luiz Gomes Da Conceição Boal Reserva Fortificado

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It is said that Prince Henry was the principal mentor of Madeira wine, encouraging the cultivation of the Malvasia Cândida grape—originating from Candia in Crete—on the island, a venture that proved a success. By the mid‑15th century Madeira wine was already being exported, with routes that included Europe, where it was seen as the epitome of refinement, even used as a perfume for the ladies’ courtly handkerchiefs. The prestige of this nectar was such that references to it are common in history, the arts, and the legends of many nations. The year of bottling may not correspond to the image shown. (Illustrative image only)