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Madeira Wine Reserva Dry 5 anni - H.M. Borges
H.M. BorgesFortified wine 75 cl 18.5% vol Notes of dried fruit, caramel, almond
$26.39−17%($35.19/ℓ)
Recommended price: $31.94
Excise and customs charges incl. (EU, CH, US only)
Technical information
- Producer
- H.M. Borges
- Type
- Fortified wine
- Format
- 75 cl
- Gradation
- 18.5%
- Aging
- 5 years
- Aromatic profile
- Notes of dried fruit, caramel, almond
- Ingredients
- Grape
- Type of cask
- Oak wood barrels
- Color
- Golden amber
- Consumption
- Aperitif, pairing with aged cheeses
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Madeira Wine Reserva Dry 5 anni - H.M. Borges is a refined example of traditional Madeira production, originating from the eponymous Portuguese volcanic island. This dry wine is characterized by an aromatic complexity developed during an aging period of at least five years, combining historic hot aging methods that confer unique structure and longevity. The blend of indigenous grape varieties, including the typical Malmsey, contributes to a clear profile, with intense aromas of dried fruit, roasted almonds, mineral notes, and a pleasant acidic streak that elegantly balances the residual sweetness. On the palate, it is smooth and persistent, with a freshness that makes it ideal as an aperitif or paired with smoked fish dishes and aged cheeses. A dry Madeira that fully expresses the elegance and complexity of this unique denomination in the world.
Family-owned winery
H.M. Borges
MadeiraPortugalSince 1877
H.M. Borges is a historic producer of Madeira Wine, founded in 1877 and still run by the family. It produces a range of fortified wines in various styles (dry, medium dry, medium sweet, sweet) and different ages.
- Founded in 1877, a historic family company from Madeira.
- Headquarters and cellars in Funchal, located in a historic island building.
- Portfolio covering classic Madeira styles (dry, medium, sweet) and multiple ages/maturities (3, 5, 10, 15, etc.).
- Employs traditional barrel aging methods and Madeira's typical practices.
- Products exported and distributed to international markets.
Specialities
- Madeira wine producer
- Fortified wines
- Family-owned winery
- Fortified and aged wines
The story
Founded by Henrique Menezes Borges in 1877, H.M. Borges is based in Funchal (Madeira island) and has been family-run for generations. The company is known for purchasing, selecting and aging wines produced in the Madeira archipelago and preserves traditional production and aging methods.
Ageing
Traditional aging in casks and through the island's typical processes (including prolonged aging); use of the traditional canteiro method for the longest maturations.
Raw materials
- Grapes (typical Madeira varieties: Sercial, Verdelho, Boal/Malvasia, Tinta Negra)
Representative products
- Madeira Wine Dry 3 years - H.M. Borges
- Madeira Wine Extra Reserva Dry 15 years - Sercial - H.M. Borges
- Madeira Wine Extra Reserva Medium Dry 15 years - Verdelho - H.M. Borges
- Madeira Wine Extra Reserva Medium Sweet 15 years - Boal - H.M. Borges
- Madeira Wine Extra Reserva Sweet 15 years - Malvasia - H.M. Borges
- Madeira Wine Medium Dry 3 years - H.M. Borges
- Madeira Wine Medium Sweet 3 years - H.M. Borges
- Madeira Wine Reserva Dry 5 years - H.M. Borges
- Madeira Wine Reserva Medium Dry 5 years - H.M. Borges
- Madeira Wine Reserva Medium Sweet 5 years - H.M. Borges