D'Oliveiras, Sercial Madeira - 1969

This classic, still youthful Sercial strikes the perfect complex balance. Idea both as apéritif and digestif, evolving and dry, delicate floral fresh notes open and fade into citrus peel and pomander spice. A long finish of lime zest just continues minutes on end. For the fan of refined Madeira, share with friends over savory cured duck, salted Marcona almonds and cheeses - from triple creams to aged Parmesan. D’Oliveira is one of the greatest of the classic Madeira shippers, and one of the few to survive from the pre-phylloxera era. Founded in 1820, and today housed in cellars that date from 1619, this small company is still owned by the same family.