Dry 15 YO
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Virtually indestructible, this wine is ready to enjoy upon release and will easily cellar for several decades. Once opened, it can be savored over many months without losing its character.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
salted almonds, cured Iberian ham, aged sheep's milk cheeses
✨ wine.spec_sheet
Pereira D'Oliveira's 15 Year Old Dry Madeira is a masterclass in the transformative power of time and volcanic terroir. Sourced from steep, hand-tended terraces overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, the grapes for this dry style—traditionally Sercial—are defined by their searing natural acidity. The wine undergoes the historic canteiro aging process, where it rests in seasoned oak casks in the warm lofts of Funchal. Over fifteen years, the gentle, passive heat coaxes out extraordinary complexity, evaporating water and concentrating the wine's essence. This slow oxidation tempers the grape's fierce acidity into a high-toned, electric backbone, surrounded by savory, smoky, and nutty nuances that tell the centuries-old story of Madeira's maritime trade.
🍾 wine.about_producer
Founded in 1850 by João Pereira d'Oliveira, Pereira D'Oliveira is an independent, family-owned Madeira house based in the historic heart of Funchal, Madeira, Portugal. Currently managed by the fifth generation of the D'Oliveira family, the house is legendary for its unparalleled library of extremely rare, old vintage Madeiras dating back to the mid-19th century. Their wines are aged traditionally in seasoned oak casks using the canteiro method, allowing them to develop extraordinary complexity, vibrant acidity, and legendary longevity. The house is highly revered for its exceptional, single-harvest expressions of noble varieties including Sercial, Verdelho, Boal, Malvasia, and the rare Terrantez.