Madeira

The Henriques family has been established on the beautiful island of Madeira for many centuries. Since then, they have owned extensive lands and cultivated their own vineyards. In 1850, João Gonçalves Henriques founded the now world-renowned company Henriques & Henriques. He had three sons who were to jointly inherit the company after his death. Two of the brothers (João de Belém and Antonio Eduardo) made a bet: whoever married first would forfeit their inheritance. Antonio Eduardo was fortunate in love but missed out on the inheritance. He then founded an independent Madeira wine company under his own name: AEH. After his death in 1948, his widow sold AEH to Henriques & Henriques. AEH Antonio Eduardo Henriques Madeira 10YO Boal Medium Rich is made from the Boal grape. This excellent masterpiece presents itself in a dark amber color with greenish reflections and reveals a full and smooth body, with a slightly sweet taste of raisins, honey, and a touch of wood. A fresh and rich Madeira wine, with a long and impressive finish.

In 1850, João Gonçalves Henriques founded the company Henriques & Henriques on the island of Madeira. After his death, his three sons were to take over the business. Two of the brothers (João de Belém and Antonio Eduardo) made a bet: whoever married first would have to forfeit their inheritance. Antonio Eduardo lost the bet and subsequently founded an independent Madeira wine company under his own name – AEH – which proved successful. After his death, Henriques & Henriques acquired Antonio Eduardo's AEH wines and took over the brand. This classic, semi-dry Madeira is made from the Verdelho grape variety and aged for ten years in selected oak barrels. It displays an intense amber color with golden and greenish reflections. It is intensely aromatic on the nose, with complex aromas of dried fruit (especially raisins), honey, and aged wood. On the palate, it reveals a well-balanced body with a slight acidity, is fresh and lively, and offers the connoisseur a long finish. AEH Antonio Eduardo Henriques Madeira 10YO Verdelho Medium Dry won a gold medal at the 2022 IWC (International Wine Challenge).

The Henriques family has owned extensive lands and cultivated their own vineyards on Madeira since the 16th century. In 1850, João Gonçalves Henriques finally founded the company Henriques & Henriques. He left behind three sons. Two of the brothers made a bet: whoever married first would have to forfeit their inheritance. Antonio Eduardo married first and left the company. He then founded an independent Madeira wine company under his own name: AEH. After his death, his widow sold AEH to Henriques & Henriques. This AEH Antonio Eduardo Henriques Madeira 15YO Boal Medium Rich is made from the Boal grape variety and is even more complex than its 10YO Boal counterpart. In the glass, it displays a bright amber color with golden reflections. A deep and intense aroma of dried fruit, revealing its 15 years of aging, unfolds on the nose. On the palate, a full-bodied, aromatic complexity unfolds with lively acidity, underscored by a medium-sweet taste of dried fruit. Everything is well-balanced between acidity and sweetness, with a long finish.

The Henriques family has been established on the beautiful island of Madeira since the 16th century, owning extensive estates and vineyards. It wasn't until 1850 that João Gonçalves Henriques founded the company Henriques & Henriques, which remains renowned for its first-class Madeira wines. After his death, his three sons inherited the business, from which Antonio Eduardo Henriques had to leave, having made a bet with one of his brothers: whoever married first would forfeit their inheritance. Antonio Eduardo was fortunate in love and lost the bet. He then founded his own Madeira wine company under his own name: AEH. After his death in 1948, his widow sold AEH to Henriques & Henriques. This AEH Antonio Eduardo Henriques Madeira 15YO Malvasia Rich Sweet is made from Malvasia grapes and aged for 15 years in oak barrels. It presents itself in a light amber color with subtle golden reflections and offers the nose complex aromas of nuts, jam, and a touch of wood. On the palate, it is full-bodied, rich, and smooth, with a flavor profile of nuts and honey, leading into a very pleasant finish.

In 1850, João Gonçalves Henriques founded the company Henriques & Henriques on Madeira, which is still known worldwide for its first-class Madeira wines. A descendant, Antonio Eduardo Henriques, who died in 1948, was one of three brothers who ran Henriques & Henriques. They were all descendants of the Morgado dos Terços family, who had been based in Câmara de Lobos since the 16th century. However, Antonio eventually separated from his brothers and founded an independent Madeira wine company under his own name: AEH. After his death, Henriques & Henriques acquired his AEH wines and took over the brand. This AEH Antonio Eduardo Henriques Madeira 5YO Finest Full Rich is produced from the Tinta Negra and Malvasia grape varieties. Aging for five years in select oak barrels gives this delicious Madeira a high concentration, good structure, and fine richness. It displays a beautiful dark golden color and delights the nose and palate with intense aromas of wonderful, ripe fruits, culminating in a pleasant finish. Since it is smooth and full-bodied, it is ideally enjoyed after a meal.

The connection between the island of Madeira and the Henriques family dates back to the 15th century. Since then, the family has owned extensive lands on the island and cultivated its own vineyards. In 1850, João Gonçalves Henriques founded the company Henriques & Henriques, which is still renowned for its first-class Madeira wines. Antonio Eduardo Henriques, one of three brothers who jointly managed the family business, separated from Henriques & Henriques and founded his own independent Madeira wine company under his own name: AEH. After his death in 1948, Henriques & Henriques acquired the AEH brand and integrated its wines into its own portfolio. A highlight of this tradition is the AEH Antonio Eduardo Henriques Madeira 5YO Finest Medium Dry. The grapes of the Negra, Mole, and Verdelho varieties form the basis for this fine medium-dry Madeira. The mellowing effect of aging in oak barrels has produced this light golden Madeira. A harmonious wine that delights the nose with persistent fruit aromas and presents itself on the palate as soft, medium-dry, and elegant with lively freshness.

The island of Madeira and the Henriques family have been closely linked since the 16th century. Since then, the family has owned the largest estates on the island and cultivated its own vineyards. In 1850, João Gonçalves Henriques finally founded the company Henriques & Henriques. Antonio Eduardo Henriques, who died in 1948, was one of three brothers involved in managing Henriques & Henriques in Madeira. However, Antonio separated from the others and founded an independent, successful Madeira wine company under his own name: AEH. After his death, Henriques & Henriques acquired Antonio's AEH wines and adopted the brand. Verdelho grapes form the basis of this delicious, off-dry Rainwater Madeira with a medium body. The clear AEH Antonio Eduardo Henriques Madeira Rainwater Medium Dry presents itself in a beautiful golden hue and displays a very harmonious nose, supported by delicate aromas of almonds and orange peel. On the palate, it is medium dry with expressive almond and citrus notes that lead into a pleasant finish. Highly recommended as an aperitif.

The island of Madeira and the Henriques family have been closely linked since the 16th century. Since then, the family has owned the largest estates on the island and cultivated its own vineyards. In 1850, João Gonçalves Henriques finally founded the company Henriques & Henriques. Antonio Eduardo Henriques, who died in 1948, was one of three brothers involved in managing Henriques & Henriques in Madeira. However, Antonio separated from the others and founded an independent Madeira wine company under his own name: AEH. He made a name for himself as a producer and distributor of high-quality Madeira wines. He became particularly well-known for his contributions to exquisite and rare Madeira grape varieties such as Malvasia and Verdelho. After his death, Henriques & Henriques acquired Antonio's AEH wines and took over the brand. This AEH Antonio Eduardo Henriques Madeira Special Dry is a very clean wine, offering dry, pronounced aromas of nuts and a hint of caramel on the nose. On the palate, it is dry with tropical fruit notes and a light body with balanced acidity. An excellent aperitif, it can also be enjoyed chilled.

The Blandy family is among Madeira's most renowned producers, continuing the tradition of winemaking on the Atlantic island of the same name for over 200 years, now in its seventh generation. Blandy's Madeira Bual 30 Years Medium Rich is the result of decades of aging and masterful blending – a wine with depth, elegance, refinement, and history. The Bual grapes used come from São Jorge in northern Madeira, a region with an ideal microclimate. The blend was composed of the best vintages of the last five decades and aged in the traditional Canteiro system in American oak barrels – with an average age of 32 years. The youngest wine is 11 years old, the oldest 47. On the nose, aromas of candied citrus peel, baked peaches, apricots, and delicate spices are revealed. On the palate, the Madeira impresses with a creamy texture, vibrant acidity, a hint of white pepper, and a long, herbaceous finish. A characterful dessert wine, perfect at 14-16°C with cheese, nuts or as a soloist for special occasions - a masterpiece for lovers of mature Madeira wines.

Blandy's Madeira Bual Colheita Single Harvest 2003 comes from a family steeped in tradition, shaping the Madeira wine trade for over 200 years. This single harvest was produced exclusively from Bual grapes of a particularly dry 2003 vintage – ideal conditions for this heat-loving grape variety, which thrives primarily in the southern slopes of the island. The wine matured for 13 years in the traditional Canteiro system in used American oak barrels. During this time, the barrels were slowly moved from warm attics to cooler cellars over several years – a meticulous process that imparts depth and elegance to the wine. In the glass, it displays a topaz color with greenish reflections. The nose unfolds an intense bouquet of figs, dried fruit, exotic wood, cocoa, vanilla, and aged brandy. On the palate, it is soft, full-bodied, and medium-sweet with lively acidity and subtle spice notes. The finish is long, complex, and luxurious, with hints of toffee, candied fruit, and a touch of salty freshness. A versatile Madeira, ideal at 14°C with cheese, desserts, or simply enjoyed on its own for meditative pleasure.

Blandy's Madeira Malmsey Colheita Single Harvest 2004 comes from the long-established Blandy family, who have been producing top-quality Madeira wines for over 200 years, now in their seventh generation. The Malvasia grapes used contribute intense sweetness and structure, perfectly suited for rich, long-lasting Madeiras. This Single Harvest is based on the 2004 vintage and matured for 14 years using the Canteiro system in used American oak barrels – a technique in which the barrels are moved from warmer to cooler locations over several years. This Madeira was bottled in 2019. In the glass, it displays a topaz color with golden reflections. The nose reveals intense aromas of orange marmalade, sultanas, candied fruit, honey, roasted nuts, and brandy spice. On the palate, it is full-bodied, sweet, and lively with well-integrated acidity, subtle spice, and a balanced structure. The finish is long, fresh, slightly smoky, and characterized by jam, dried fruit, and wood aromas. Served chilled at 12-14°C, this Malmsey is an elegant dessert wine for special occasions or enjoyed on its own.

Blandy's Madeira Verdelho Colheita Single Harvest 2008 comes from one of Madeira's most traditional family wineries, which have shaped the island's winemaking for over 200 years. The Verdelho grape variety was once the most widely cultivated in Madeira and is still considered ideal for producing elegant, off-dry Madeira wines with freshness and structure. This Colheita was made exclusively from the 2008 harvest and aged for ten years in the traditional Canteiro system in used American oak barrels. The natural temperature fluctuations during barrel aging give the wine its depth, complexity, and balanced freshness. In the glass, it shines with a topaz color and golden reflections. The nose reveals intense aromas of candied citrus fruits, dried apricots, and delicate mineral notes. On the palate, it is off-dry, lively, and saline-spicy with a hint of chutney in the long, fruity finish. Served at 14°C, it pairs perfectly with creamy appetizers, soups or exotic fruits - an elegant Madeira for special occasions.