HMBorges Madeira Wine Malvasia 30 Years

A dark mahogany color. The nose is huge, with complex aromas of orange peel, fresh walnuts, pipe tobacco, old wood, dust, dark chocolate and just a hint of volatile. If you’re not prepared or used to older Madeira, the nose can be quite overwhelming. The concentration on the palate is to die for. Orange peel, quince, nutmeg, chocolate and damp tobacco. The sense of that dusty summer road is also present, something I always find in older Madeira wines. Sweet, but only for a second. After the initial sugar kick, the acidity kicks in, balancing the timeless finish and leaving you with an impression of incredible zesty orange freshness.