Sweetness: Sweet

Grapes: Tinta Negra

Grape info: A crossing of Pinot Noir and Grenache Noir, Tinta Negra is Madeira’s only planted red grape variety. Productive and high-yielding it can be used to produce the full gamut of Madeira styles, from dry to rich.

Info: For over two centuries, Blandy’s has been synonymous with excellence in Madeira, preserving a legacy that dates back to 1811. As the only founding family of the Madeira wine trade still owning and managing its original company, Blandy’s remains deeply committed to its heritage while shaping the future of this exceptional wine.

Duke of Clarence is a 3-year-old, rich style of madeira produced using Tinta Negra grapes, the islands only red grape variety. Made using the ‘Estufagem’ system whereby wines are heated in stainless steel tanks to produce a soft, caramel style. They are then matured for a further 2 years in satin wood.

Tasting note: Deep mahogany in colour with intense aromas of ripe fruit, spices, and caramel. On the palate, it is viscous and smooth with flavours of dried fruit, vanilla, and a touch of acidity that balances the sweetness.

Character: Dried fruit, caramel, vanilla.