Madeira Henry The Navigator Fortificado

Description

It is said that Prince Henry the Navigator was the principal mentor of Madeira wine, encouraging the cultivation of the Malvasia Candida grape, which originates 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, with routes that reached Europe, where it was prized for its refinement and even used as perfume for the court ladies’ handkerchiefs. The prestige of this nectar was such that references to it are common in history, art, and the legends of several nations. The bottling year may not match the image shown. (illustrative image)