D'Oliveira Boal Madeira 1968
Madeira from Madeira, Portugal
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Product Details
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Region
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Vintage
1968
Size
750ML
Features
Collectible
Boutique
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Winemaker Notes
Forthcoming and harmonious blend of singed aromas, its sweetness cut by considerable acidity, finishing rather dry and long.
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Wine Spectator
Balanced and plush, with concentrated buttercream, hazelnut, dried apricot and tropical fruit flavors that are still fresh and lively. Citrus zest and sea salt notes show midpalate. The finish lingers with cream, dried tarragon and Asian spice details. Drink now through 2035.
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.
GPT60213_1968 Item# 60213