Henriques & Henriques Fortificado

Description

This Bastardo from Henriques & Henriques is a real head-scratcher – a true testament to the island’s abundant rainfall. It’s aged with a frankly frantic energy, reaching sugar levels that push against traditional Madeiran norms, echoing the vibrant spirit of French Trousseau. Enologist Humberto Jardim masterfully captures the complexity unlocked by this prolonged oxidative aging, a hallmark of the island, resulting in a truly singular and unexpectedly captivating wine. Delicious with aged cheeses or grilled fish, naturally.