Madeira José Narciso Daries & Co Sercial Fortificado

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It is said that Infante D. Henrique served as the main mentor of Madeira wine, encouraging the cultivation of the Malvasia Cândida grape, which originates from Candia in Crete, on the island of Madeira – a venture that proved very 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, the arts and the legends of several nations. The bottling year may not match the image shown. (Illustrative image only)