Terrantez is one of the rarest grapes, saved from the brink of extinction. 50 year-old Terrantez wines are as rare as it gets. Aged for over 50 years in old oak barrels and bottled on demand.
An exceptionally rare wine. Rich, ethereal and very complex. Intriguing scents of musk and autumn woods.
Medium dry. Tobacco, spices, cigar box, tea leaves and iodine notes.
Finish with mineral and bracing acidity.
Producer
Justino’s Madeira Wines is one of the oldest and most influential wine producers on the island of Madeira, with a heritage dating back to 1870 and modern production facilities located in the Cancela area of Santa Cruz. The company is known for its wide range of Madeira styles - from young reserva bottlings to long-aged frasqueira vintage wines - made from traditional varieties such as Sercial, Verdelho, Boal, Malvasia and the rare Terrantez.
Their winemaking combines controlled modern fermentation with the traditional “canteiro” aging method, in which the wine matures slowly for years in warm attic spaces without artificial heating. This process develops Madeira’s signature profile of caramel, nuts, dried fruit and oxidative complexity, balanced by vibrant natural acidity.
Justino’s is internationally respected for its consistent quality and for producing wines that reflect both the deep historical tradition of Madeira and the precision of contemporary winemaking, securing its place as one of the region’s most distinguished producers.
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