Madeira Extra Reserva Medium Dry Verdelho 10Y - H.M. Borges
H.M. BorgesFortified sweet wine 75 cl 19.0% vol Fruity, slightly sweet, notes of almond and honey
$64.01−35%($85.35/ℓ)
Recommended price: $98.73
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Technical information
- Producer
- H.M. Borges
- Type
- Fortified sweet wine
- Format
- 75 cl
- Gradation
- 19.0%
- Aging
- 10 years in barrel
- Aromatic profile
- Fruity, slightly sweet, notes of almond and honey
- Ingredients
- Verdelho grape
- Type of cask
- Oak or chestnut wood barrels
- Variety
- Verdelho
- Color
- Golden amber
- Consumption
- Excellent as an aperitif or with dry desserts
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Elegant 10-year-old Madeira Extra Reserva Verdelho by H. M. Borges: in the glass it shows a bright amber color and impresses with aromas of ripe citrus, dried apricot, chestnut honey and a subtle toasted hazelnut. The characteristic oxidation is present but controlled, adding complexity without dominating; the sweetness is moderate and well balanced by a lively acidity that supports the sip. The body is medium-full and the finish recalls orange zest, light caramel and a slightly saline ending.
Enjoyable as a contemplative wine, it also pairs successfully with dry pastries, desserts based on dried fruit and aged cheeses; in the kitchen it enriches sauces reduced with fortified wine. Serve slightly chilled to highlight its freshness and aromatic clarity. A wine of defined character, lively and versatile, capable of offering balance between sweetness and freshness without losing elegance. The warm structure and aromatic clarity also make it suitable for savory pairings that call for a touch of sweetness.
Enjoyable as a contemplative wine, it also pairs successfully with dry pastries, desserts based on dried fruit and aged cheeses; in the kitchen it enriches sauces reduced with fortified wine. Serve slightly chilled to highlight its freshness and aromatic clarity. A wine of defined character, lively and versatile, capable of offering balance between sweetness and freshness without losing elegance. The warm structure and aromatic clarity also make it suitable for savory pairings that call for a touch of sweetness.