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Justino Madeira Wines

The Portuguese island of Madeira, located near the coast of North Africa in the Atlantic Ocean, is world-famous for its unique, delicious fortified wines of the same name.

What makes Madeira so unique and delicious? The production and aging process – heating the wines, and then fortifying them with brandy – result in a wonderful wine, with a distinctive character of toffee/caramel balanced by acidity, and incomparable longevity.

Why try these wines? These little-known wines offer an extraordinary experience for both adventurous and traditional consumers. Madeira is not a substitute for, but an addition to, the better-known categories of Port, Sherry and Brandy. Extremely versatile, Madeira can be enjoyed before, during, and after a meal – chilled as an aperitif, sipped with desserts and cheese, savored with a cigar.

Why choose Justino? Vinhos Justino Henriques, Filhos, Lda., was founded in 1870. Having completed renovations in 1993, the winery has state-of-the-art technology and a large production capacity. Its wide range of wines are produced only from the finest grapes grown on the island, made in strict accordance with traditional methods.

NAME AGE STYLE USAGE
Fine Rich 3 Years Sweet Dessert, cheese & after dinner
Rainwater 3 Years Medium Dry Aperitif or after dinner
Malmsey 10 Years Sweet After dinner
Boal 10 Years Medium Sweet Dessert, cheese
Sercial 10 Years Dry Aperitif
Old Reserve 10 Years Medium Sweet Dessert
Malmsey 1933 Sweet After dinner
Sercial 1940 Dry Aperitif
Verdelho 1954 Medium Dry Aperitif
Boal 1964 Medium Sweet After dinner
Terrantez 1978 Medium Dry Aperitif or after dinner
Colheita 1996 Sweet Dessert, cheese

For more info, visit www.justinosmadeira.com.

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