Madeira Nau Santa Maria De Colombo J. Faria & Filhos Fortificado

Description

Legend has it that Prince Henry was the chief mentor of Madeira wine, encouraging the cultivation of the Malvasia Cândida grape—originally from Candia in Crete—on the island, a move 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 a perfume for court ladies' handkerchiefs. The prestige of this nectar was such that references to it abound in history, art, and the legends of some nations. The bottling year may not correspond to the image presented. (illustrative image only)