Tarelo Fortificado

Description

This Tarelo Potion, born from the ancient vines of Criação Velha in Pico, is pure Azorean alchemy. Crafted in tiny batches – just 300 bottles – it captures the intensely sweet and genuine spirit of the islands, amplified by extended aging in oak barrels. The blend of Arinto, Terrantez and Verdelho contributes a remarkably high sugar content, a consequence of the natural drying within the iconic basaltic ‘lajido’ – a secret carefully guarded through generations. It’s a naturally sweet dessert wine that recalls the delights enjoyed by the Russian Tsars, a superb pairing for dark chocolate or a fine cigar. A true gem for collectors and discerning wine lovers.