Henriques and Henriques - Malvasia 20 Year Old 6x 75cl Bottles

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• Madeira is a fortified wine that depends upon heat and evapouration to create consistent long lasting styles
• The must is fortified
• Either to arrest fermentation for a Malmsey or a Bual
• Or later in the fermentation process
• In the case of Sercial or Verdelho before undergoing its own very special maturation
• The Canteiro process is employed for all 10
• 15 and 20 year old Madeiras from H&H where the wine is heated naturally in barrels over some months to enhance concentration and consistency of the wine
• Malmsey produces a rich sweet style whilst still exhibiting delicious mouthwatering acidity
• Brilliant and dark coloured wine with gold hues
• Complex aroma of dried fruits