COLOUR
White
TYPE
Fortified
VINTAGE
NV
GRAPE
Sercial
PRODUCER
Henriques & Henriques
REGION
Madeira
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Sercial 10 Years Old from Henriques & Henriques is a fortified wine from Madeira, Portugal, made from 100% Sercial grapes. Henriques & Henriques stands out as the sole producer to consistently own its vineyards, ensuring a high degree of control over the winemaking process. This approach, combined with the island's unique viticultural conditions, contributes to the wine's distinctive character. The wine is aged for a minimum of 10 years, reflecting a commitment to traditional maturation techniques.
ALCOHOL
20.0%
AVG. PRICE
€40
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now
Ideal temperature
10-16°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Sercial is the driest style of Madeira, often compared to a dry Sherry.
Fact 02
Henriques & Henriques is the only Madeira producer to consistently own its vineyards.
Fact 03
Madeira wines are known for their incredible longevity, often lasting centuries.
Fact 04
The 'Canteiro' system involves aging wine in oak casks, allowing for slow oxidation and concentration.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Sercial 10 Years Old is a fortified wine produced using traditional Madeira methods. The winemaking process involves fortification, where grape spirit is added to halt fermentation, preserving the grape's character. Aging is a crucial step, with this wine maturing for a minimum of 10 years in oak. The 'Canteiro' system, a method of aging in attics to expose the wine to temperature variations, is employed, alongside the 'Estufas' method which simulates aging conditions. These techniques contribute to the wine's development and complexity.
