“Henriques & Henriques ten year olds [and 15 year olds] are much the best of the genre. Made from the four ‘noble’ grapes, they have much of the clean, high-toned, incisive character of a really fine Madeira for a fraction of the price.”Richard Mayson, Portugal’s Wines & Wine Makers
“Top-quality madeira is one of the world's most wickedly underrated fine wines. I know you will have read that about sherry - and that's true too - but I can un...
The history of Henriques & Henriques, founded by João Gonçalves Henriques goes back to 1850. After his death in 1912, a partnership was created between his sons, Francisco Eduardo and João Joaquim Henriques, hence Henriques & Henriques. From then on, Henriques & Henriques played an important role in viticulture and wine making on the Island and in 1913, the family interests were established as a firm, and by 1925, the firm concentrated on ship...
Grapes
Grape varieties – There are six grapes that can be used for the production of Madeira: (see below for wines styles) 5 of these are classified as “noble”.
Sercial – The most dry.
Verdelho – Medium dry.
Bual – Medium rich/sweet.
Malvasia – Most classic Madeira grape, the richest and sweetest.
Terrantez – A rare variety that produces much sought after wines.
Tinta Negra – The most prolific and versatile of all grapes o...
Awards received during 2013
Monde Selection, Brussels
Grand Gold - 20 Year Old Verdelho
Gold Medal - Medium Rich Single Harvest 1998
Gold Medal - 10 Year Old Malmsey
WINE International Challenge, Londres
Special Tribute by IWC for long term consistency
Regional Trophy - 15 Year Old Malmsey
Regional Trophy - 20 Year Old Terrantez
Gold Medal - 10 Year Old Sercial
Gold Medal - 15 Year Old Verdelho
Gold Medal - 15 Year Old Malmsey...
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