Madeira J.H.Gonçalves Fine Verdelho Fortificado

Description

Legend has it that the principal mentor of Madeira wine was Prince Henry the Navigator, who encouraged the cultivation of the Malvasia Cândida grape—originally from Candia in Crete—on the island of Madeira, a move that proved to be a success. 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 a perfume for the ladies’ handkerchiefs at court. The prestige of this nectar was such that it frequently appears in history, the arts, and the legends of various nations. The year of bottling may not correspond to the image shown. (Illustrative image only)