A blend of Boal from various vineyards mainly from Campanário, Estreito da Calheta and Prazeres and aged in French oak casks for over 10 years by the natural Canteiro method. Orange hints. Lush and harmonious. Notes of fruit in syrup, woody and a honey aroma. Soft and sweet mingling with excellent acidity.
FTLOP (Roy Hersh) 90 points: "Medium-golden color. Tight nose with butterscotch. Smooth and silky but a bit short in the acidity department. Gentle hints at citrus and vanilla extract. Sweet and mouth coating and possessing a really elegant finish." 90 points
Vintage: NA
Alcohol content: 19%
Volume: 75 cl
Grape: Malvasia
Cellaring: drink or keep for a few decades
Serving: 11 to 12 C
Last: Forever
Pairing: Excellent as digestive, Christmas pudding, foie-gras, chocolate, preserved fruits and cheese. Cuban leaves best friend.
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