Madeira Cvm Casa Do Turista Sercial Fortificado

Description

It is said that the Madeira wine’s chief mentor was Prince Henry, who encouraged the cultivation of the Malvasia Cândida grape—originating from Candia in Crete—on the island of Madeira, a venture that proved successful. By the mid‑15th century, Madeira wine was already being exported to Europe, where it was regarded as the height of refinement, even serving as a perfume for the ladies’ veils at court. The prestige of this nectar was such that references to it are common in history, art, and the folklore of various nations. Classic examples include its designation as a precious essence in William Shakespeare’s *Henry IV*, the legendary decision of the Duke of Clarence to fulfill his death sentence by drowning in a cask of Madeira Malvasia, Sir Winston Churchill’s toast during a 1950 visit to Madeira, and the wine that Napoleon refused on his way to Santa Helena. The year of bottling may not match the image shown. (Illustrative image)