Madeira - Sercial (dry)
ReferenceMadeira / Portugal
ABV18-20%.
Sub-styles
Tasting Notes
Lemon peel, almond, smoke, caramel, green olive, sea salt, volcanic ash, dried herb. Sercial should taste dry enough to make you salivate — the acidity is fierce, the smoke is gentle, the nut character arrives on the finish.
Brand Guide
Well
Blandy's 5 Year Sercial ($20-28)
Call
Henriques & Henriques 10 Year ($30-40)
Premium
Barbeito 15 Year Sercial ($50-65)
Top Shelf
Blandy's 20 Year Sercial ($70+)
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The Story
The driest Madeira, sharp enough to cut through rich food and lazy palates.