Madeira Old Reserve Solera Fortificado

Description

It is said that the main mentor of Madeira wine was Prince Henry, who encouraged the cultivation of the Malvasia Cândida grape, originally from Candia, Crete, on the island of Madeira, a venture 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 regarded as exceptionally refined—so much so that it was even used as perfume for the court ladies' scarves. The prestige of this nectar is reflected in its frequent references in history, art, and the legends of several nations. The bottling year may not match the image shown (illustrative only).