Blandy's Madeira Duke of Clarence offers a rich, soft texture with aromas of honey and raisins, perfect as an after-dinner indulgence. This fortified wine from a family-owned winery on the volcanic island of Madeira showcases over two centuries of craftsmanship.
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Madeira Wine. Family Owned Winery. The richest style of Madeira; this is a full-bodied and soft textured wine, deep golden brown in colour, with aromas of honey and raisins. The Blandy family has an extensive history of fine wine production rooted in the volcanic, subtropical island of Madeira. This wine is an excellent example of their craftsmanship and knowledge accumulated since 1811. Certified B Corporation. Green Dot.
Nutrition| Energy (per 100 mL) | 607 kJ / 145 kcal |
Dietary Information: Allergy Advice: Contains Sulphites.
Manufacturer: John E Fells & Sons Ltd., Herts, WD4 8LH, UK.
Preparation: It is best served chilled, as a superb accompaniment to dessert dishes and a great after dinner drink. Serving temperature 15°C 59ºF.
Country of Origin: Portugal. Packaging: Glass Bottle.
History: The Blandy family is unique in being the only family of all the original founders of the Madeira wine trade to still own and manage their own original wine company. Throughout its long history on the island, the family has played a leading role in the development of Madeira wine. Members of the family continues to live on Madeira, maintaining a tradition that goes back to 1811: 2 centuries of fine wine production.
Regional information: Madeira is a Portuguese island located off the African coast. It has a long heritage of wine production and is famous for its unique wine style. The island is an extinct volcano and as a result has some of the steepest vineyards in the world. The vines are heavily influenced by the sea, which are visible from the vineyards and its volcanic soils give the wines an incredible minerality.
Vinification: Madeira is unique in that the wines are softly heated in a process known as 'estufagem'. This entails softly heating the wines over a 3 month period to create the caramel and dried fruit flavour for which Madeira is famed. Following 'estufagem' the wines are then matured in oak for an average of 3 years to add complexity and a velvety texture.
