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1908 D'Oliveira Bual Madeira

1908 D'Oliveira Bual Madeira

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97VN
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James Suckling

Reviewed June 2023
The mahogany color already suggests great age, and when you smell this extraordinary Bual Madeira with its dense dried dates, savory and antique furniture aromas you feel like you have been transported back more than a century. Mind-blowing concentration and a flavor that balances on a knife edge between richness and savory, this is simultaneously an absolutely classic Madeira and a totally unique wine. What words can adequately describe the complexity of the almost endless finish? (SP)

Professional Reviews

97

Vinous

Review Date: 12/2012
he 1908 Bual saturates the palate with black fruit, spicecake, dried figs, incense, cloves, maple syrup, leather and chocolate intermingled with vibrant, bright acids. Dense and voluptuous, the 1908 is a timeless beauty. At well over a hundred years old, the 1908 shows no signs of fading, if anything, it is still improving! Readers who appreciate the dense, explosive style of Madeira will adore this. What a knockout!

Notes

D'Oliveira, officially known as Pereira D'Oliveira, is a renowned and very historic producer of Madeira with roots tracing back to 1820, founded by João Pereira D'Oliveira. The company is one of the few to survive from the pre-phylloxera era and remains family-owned, with its headquarters housed in 17th-century cellars in Funchal. D'Oliveira is celebrated for possessing one of the world's most extensive and unparalleled collections of ancient Madeira wines, some dating back to the mid-19th century. This incredible library of frasqueira wines, often bottled upon demand, includes legendary examples of Verdelho, Malvasia, Bual, and the rare Terrantez and Bastardo varieties, cementing its reputation as a guardian of Madeira's winemaking history.

Details

TypeDessert Wine
OriginMadeira, Portugal
Bottle Size750 mL
Alcohol Content20%
SKU1182468
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