Borges 10 Year Old Reserve Sercial

Sercial is the last of the white grapes to ripen in Madeira, often as late as the mid of October, and is characterised by a high level of acidity. A minimum of twenty years ageing in cask is required for vintage Sercial Madeiras, to ensure that its razor-sharp acidity has softened. Once mature, it makes a perfect aperitif but it can also hold its own very well. A vintage Sercial Madeira resembles a tawny Port in colour, yet the nose has pronounced citrus fruit aromas, but as the wine ages the aromatic profile becomes similar to old Rieslings.