Madeira Araújo Henriques Malmsey Fortificado

Description

It is said that Prince Dom Henrique was the principal mentor of Madeira wine, encouraging the cultivation of the Malvasia Cândida grape, which originated from Candia in Crete, on the island of Madeira—a venture that proved successful. By the mid‑fifteenth century Madeira wine was already being exported, with trade routes that reached Europe, where it was regarded as a sophisticated delicacy and even used as a perfume for the court ladies’ scarves. The prestige of this nectar was such that references to it are common in history, the arts, and the legends of various nations. The bottling year may not correspond to the image shown. (illustrative image only)