Madeira is a fortified wine that depends upon heat and evaporation to create consistent long lasting styles. The must is fortified, either to arrest fermentation for a Malmsey or a Bual, or later in the fermentation process, in the case of Sercial or Verdelho before undergoing its own very special maturation. The H&H Verdelho Single Harvest 2007 is a colheita bottling: an early-bottled vintage wine. This is unique among Madeira wines: a single-vineyard wine produced exclusively with estate fruit. H&H’s Quinta Grande estate is 350-700 meters above sea level. The wine was aged for 12 years in ancient casks at the H&H cellars at Câmara de Lobos.
 
Tasting notes
It combines a vineyard signature of shimmering acidity and hints of eucalyptus with the depth of concentration and elegance for which H&H is renowned, showing a sublime blend of flavours of candied orange peel and passion fruit with aromatic nutmeg and soft ginger finish.
 
How to serve
With roasted nuts, aged ham and a wide variety of cheeses; terrines and pâtes; creamy soups; smoked or grilled salmon; an array of game (rabbit, chicken, duck), wild boar and especially mushrooms. Delightful with curry dishes and richer Asian dishes.