Old Wine Reserva
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Virtually immortal; ready to drink upon release and will easily keep for decades, remaining stable for months even after opening.
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blue cheese, pecan pie, roasted almonds
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The 'Old Wine Reserva' from Pereira D'Oliveira represents the timeless tradition of Madeira winemaking, crafted by one of the island's most revered historic lodges. Located in Funchal, D'Oliveira utilizes the traditional canteiro system, where wines are aged in seasoned oak casks in warm lofts under the gentle heat of the sun. This slow, oxidative process mimics the historic sea voyages of the 17th and 18th centuries, during which barrels of wine were transformed by the tropical heat of ship holds. This Reserva showcases the house's signature style: a masterful balance of intense, searing acidity and deep, concentrated complexity. It offers a sensory journey through notes of dried figs, burnt orange peel, toasted nuts, and dark caramel, underpinned by a powerful saline minerality that reflects Madeira's volcanic soils.
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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.