1900 Manuel de Sousa Herdeiros, Boal Vintage Madeira Subregion_CaremaThe 1900 Manuel de Sousa Herdeiros Boal is a definitive expression of the canteiro* method, wherein the wine undergoes slow, oxidative maturation in wood rather than accelerated heating. Cultivated on the islands volcanic, terraced slopes, the Boal grape is naturally structured to achieve a balance between concentrated sugars and the high, persistent acidity dictated by the region's climate. The 1900 growing season provided the ideal physiological
For this Premier Cru
This bottling integrates fruit from the limestone-heavy
as he says
heavier-clay reaches
refreshing clarity that eschews the heaviness often found in bubbles
Others are eager to compare it to Pinot Noir or Syrah
utilizing 100% destemming and temperature-controlled fermentation to prioritize structural clarity over extraction
characterized by a dry autumn that allowed for excellent physiological ripeness and the retention of vibrant acidity
We get a box of Barbera and Dolcetto every year
Aged in ex-bourbon barrels and finished in oloroso sherry casks
In the cool 2021 vintage
which carries notions of blossoms and apple essence