D'Oliveira Boal Madeira 1922
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"The bouquet grew and opened in the glass, a rich symphony of aromas like creme brulee and roasted nuts; very concentrated and sweet, but with good balancing acidity; powerful and persistent finish. A reference wine."
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1968-
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A steep, volcanic island in the Atlantic Ocean that rises to over 6,000 feet at its highest point, Madeira actually sits closer to Morocco than Portugal, the country to which it belongs.
Today the vineyards of the island cover tiny step-like terraces called poios, carved from the basalt bedrock. Aptly named Madeira, this fortified wine comes in two main styles. Blended Madeira is mostly inexpensive wine but there are a few remarkable aged styles. Single varietal Madeira (made from Sercial, Verdelho, Boal or Malmsey), is usually the highest quality and has the potential to improve in the bottle for decades.