| Region | |
|---|---|
| Subregion | Portugal > Madeira |
| Type | Fortified |
A peaty, dark, ginger-chocolate nose, slightly lifted by acetone, in the prettiest way. The wine is like one of those beautiful vintage silver forks, weighty in the hand, broad tines, finely etched with curlicues of vines and flowers, worn by age to fit the fingers, a patina of green, copper and gold shadowing the curves and bends. There is apricot, and chocolate. Praline, and quince. It's quicksilver and keening; a haunting that curls your toes; a sough that soothes your soul. It scribbles its words on your throat and soul.
