{"title":"Verdelho","description":"\u003ch4\u003eComplex and Age Worthy\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVerdelho is a white grape variety that is grown primarily in Portugal and Spain. It is one of the four noble grapes used to produce Madeira. The grape is also used to make dry white wines in Australia, particularly in the Hunter Valley region. The history of Verdelho can be traced back to the 15th century when Portuguese explorers brought it to the island of Madeira from Crete. The grape quickly gained popularity due to its ability to produce high-quality wines that were well-suited for aging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVerdelho wines are typically medium-bodied with high acidity and moderate alcohol levels. They are known for their intense aromas of tropical fruits, such as pineapple, mango, and passionfruit. On the palate, Verdelho wines are typically dry, with flavours of citrus fruits, stone fruits, and a subtle minerality. When used to make Madieira, the wines have a distinctive nutty character, obtained from the oxidative ageing process.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"blandy-s-colheita-verdelho-2009","title":"Blandy`s Colheita Verdelho 2009","description":"Founded in 1811, Blandy’s are unique in being the only founding member of the Madeira wine trade to still own and manage their original wine company. They offer many styles and quality levels of this unique fortified wine, including blends, single varietal and vintage expressions. This vintage release is made from the Verdelho grape, aged in 650-litre casks at room temperature until bottling. Expect notes dried fruits, spices, sea salt and brandy.","brand":"Blandys","offers":[{"title":"Duty Paid","offer_id":62412510495050,"sku":"HED92647","price":70.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/7696\/2634\/files\/HED92647.jpg?v=1781892188"},{"product_id":"h-h-20-year-old-verdelho-madeira-nv","title":"H\u0026H 20 Year Old Verdelho Madeira","description":"Henriques \u0026amp; Henriques is one of the largest vineyard owners on Madeira and has over 160 years of experience producing exceptional quality wines. Made from 100% Verdelho and aged for 20 years in the traditional ‘Canteiro’ system, this is a medium dry and aromatic style of Madeira, offering up complex notes of dried fruits, toasted nuts, spices and honey. This is a vibrant wine with mouthwatering acidity, making it delicious when paired with hard cheeses and cured meats.","brand":"Henriques \u0026 Henriques","offers":[{"title":"Duty Paid","offer_id":62413230244170,"sku":"HED85575","price":101.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/7696\/2634\/files\/HED85575.jpg?v=1785279973"},{"product_id":"cossart-gordon-verdelho-2008","title":"Cossart Gordon Verdelho 2008","description":"Established in 1745, Cossart Gordon \u0026amp; Co. is the oldest company in the Madeira Wine Trade and the Cossart family has been among the most influential on the island for nearly two centuries. This is a single-harvest Madeira produced from 100% Verdelho grapes harvested in 2008 and aged for 12 years in seasoned American oak cask adhering to the traditional ‘Canteiro’ method. Medium-dry in style (65g\/L residual sugar), it offers up delicious nots of dried citrus fruits, grilled hazelnuts, spices, and vanilla.","brand":"Cossart Gordon","offers":[{"title":"Duty Paid","offer_id":62413271662922,"sku":"HED31017","price":48.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/7696\/2634\/files\/HED31017.jpg?v=1781896202"},{"product_id":"paco-dos-infantes-verdelho-2020","title":"Paco dos Infantes Verdelho 2020","description":"Paco dos Infantes Verdelho 2020 is a full-bodied, unoaked white wine produced from the Verdelho grape variety in the Alentejo region of southern Portugal. After meticulous sorting, the Verdelho grapes were transferred to a cement egg for fermentation. The wine then spent eight months maturing on the fine lees with periodic battônage in the same cement egg, spending a further six months in bottle before release. Textured with finely balanced creaminess from lees ageing and vibrant citrus and herbal notes.","brand":"Hedonism Wines","offers":[{"title":"Duty Paid","offer_id":62413882523978,"sku":"HED94614","price":40.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/7696\/2634\/files\/HED94614.jpg?v=1781898733"},{"product_id":"hm-borges-verdelho-1993","title":"HM Borges Verdelho 1993","description":"Founded in 1877 by Henriques Menezes Borges, the H. M. Borges company is widely considered one of the leading producers of Madeira wine. This is a wonderfully medium-dry wine produced from 100% Verdelho. Golden amber in colour, it has a complex nose of dried fruits, grilled nuts, iodine and dried honey. On the palate it is full-bodied and expressive, with delightful concentration of flavour, naturally racy acidity and a long, spicy finish.","brand":"Hedonism Wines","offers":[{"title":"Duty Paid","offer_id":62414369423690,"sku":"HED52890","price":160.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/7696\/2634\/files\/HED52890.jpg?v=1781899608"},{"product_id":"h-h-15-year-old-verdelho-madeira-50cl-nv","title":"H\u0026H 15 Year Old Verdelho Madeira 50cl","description":"Henriques \u0026amp; Henriques is one of the largest vineyard owners on Madeira and has over 160 years of experience producing exceptional quality wines. Made from 100% Verdelho and aged for 15 years in the traditional ‘Canteiro’ system, this is a wonderful moderately sweet Madeira with complex notes of raisins, Seville orange marmalade, grilled nuts, dried honey and noble woods. Superbly balanced with vibrant acidity and a remarkably long finish, this makes a delicious aperitif to be sipped and savoured simply by itself.","brand":"Henriques \u0026 Henriques","offers":[{"title":"Duty Paid","offer_id":62415407382858,"sku":"HED5491","price":34.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/7696\/2634\/files\/HED5491.jpg?v=1785280034"},{"product_id":"v-j-h-verdelho-1934","title":"V. J. H. Verdelho 1934","description":"The 1934 VJH Verdelho hails from the esteemed Justino`s Madeira Wines, established by Vinhos Justino Henriques, Filhos. This vintage Madeira, utilising the Verdelho grape, showcases a balanced profile, leaning towards off-dry to medium-dry. It features distinct acidity that complements its richness. Tasting notes include hints of candied citrus peel alongside earthy, nutty undertones, reflecting the wine`s age. Justino`s sources grapes from small growers across Madeira, renowned for its volcanic soils and specific trellising methods, enhancing the wine`s complexity through traditional Canteiro ageing conditions.","brand":"Hedonism Wines","offers":[{"title":"Duty Paid","offer_id":62415620374858,"sku":"HED02660","price":550.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/7696\/2634\/files\/HED02660.jpg?v=1781902667"},{"product_id":"blandy-s-verdelho-1984","title":"Blandy`s Verdelho 1984","description":"Blandy’s Verdelho 1984 is a medium-dry fortified wine from the island of Madeira. Verdelho typically grows on the cooler, northern slopes of the island, resulting in a wine with higher acidity and less residual sugar than Bual or Malmsey. This 1984 vintage underwent long-term canteiro ageing in seasoned oak, which has softened the sharp edges of the grape while adding layers of nutty complexity. The bouquet contains fine walnuts, bitter marmalade and a touch of smoke. The palate is defined by a piercing, vertical acidity that slices through the honeyed fruit, providing a sense of freshness and focus. This 1984 bottling is exceptionally persistent, finishing with a salty, mineral edge and lingering notes of dried citrus peel and roasted almonds.","brand":"Blandys","offers":[{"title":"Duty Paid","offer_id":62415997305162,"sku":"HED06550","price":210.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/7696\/2634\/files\/HED06550.jpg?v=1781904269"},{"product_id":"verdelho-dos-villoes-antonio-macanita-2024","title":"Verdelho dos Villoes Antonio Macanita 2024","description":null,"brand":"Hedonism Wines","offers":[{"title":"Duty Paid","offer_id":62416864510282,"sku":"HED13855","price":46.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/7696\/2634\/files\/HED13855.jpg?v=1781905853"},{"product_id":"cossart-gordon-verdelho-1975","title":"Cossart Gordon Verdelho 1975","description":"Cossart Gordon Verdelho 1975 is a single-harvest Madeira from the Portuguese island of Madeira. Cossart Gordon \u0026amp; Co was established in 1745 and is the oldest company in the Madeira wine trade. This single-harvest Madeira from 1975 is made from Verdelho grapes and was aged for 29 years in seasoned American oak casks in the traditional ‘Canteiro’ system. The wine was bottled in 2004. Only 2,667 bottles were released. \"Medium tawny\/gold colour. Seems a bit flabby and displaying too much flat oxidation at first, and a teacake fruitiness only emerges reluctantly. The palate has a biscuity richness and quite a thick texture, with plenty of sweetness. There`s a lot of warmth and a Demerara sugar depth and toffeed sweetness here, but the grapefruity acidity is tangy and precise into the finish.\" Tom Cannavan, 2007","brand":"Cossart Gordon","offers":[{"title":"Duty Paid","offer_id":62418239226186,"sku":"HED92645","price":350.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/7696\/2634\/files\/HED92645.jpg?v=1781908420"},{"product_id":"cossart-gordon-verdelho-half-1975","title":"Cossart Gordon Verdelho Half 1975","description":"Cossart Gordon Verdelho 1975 is a single-harvest Madeira from the Portuguese island of Madeira. Cossart Gordon \u0026amp; Co was established in 1745 and is the oldest company in the Madeira wine trade. This single-harvest Madeira from 1975 is made from Verdelho grapes and was aged for 29 years in seasoned American oak casks in the traditional ‘Canteiro’ system. The wine was bottled in 2004. Only 2,667 bottles were released. \"Medium tawny\/gold colour. Seems a bit flabby and displaying too much flat oxidation at first, and a teacake fruitiness only emerges reluctantly. The palate has a biscuity richness and quite a thick texture, with plenty of sweetness. There`s a lot of warmth and a Demerara sugar depth and toffeed sweetness here, but the grapefruity acidity is tangy and precise into the finish.\" Tom Cannavan, 2007","brand":"Cossart Gordon","offers":[{"title":"Duty Paid","offer_id":62427498512714,"sku":"HED92644","price":185.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/7696\/2634\/files\/HED92644.jpg?v=1781912354"},{"product_id":"blandy-s-verdelho-1968","title":"Blandy`s Verdelho 1968","description":"The Blandy family has played a leading role in the development of Madeira wine and continues to maintain a tradition of fine wine production that dates back two centuries. This is a rare release of single-harvest Madeira produced in 1968 from 100% Verdelho and bottled in 2009 with 98g\/L residual sugar having matured for 41 years in seasoned American oak casks in the traditional ‘Canteiro’ system. Mellow and rich, it is incredibly complex and intense with notes of orange zest, caramel, tar and spices, with a remarkably long, almost dry finish.","brand":"Blandys","offers":[{"title":"Duty Paid","offer_id":62428952265034,"sku":"HED67842","price":365.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/7696\/2634\/files\/HED67842.jpg?v=1781916380"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/7696\/2634\/collections\/HED92645.jpg?v=1782735140","url":"https:\/\/hedonism.co.uk\/collections\/verdelho-wine.oembed","provider":"Hedonism Wines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}