Products tagged with 'fortified wine'

This is a beautifully fragrant and fresh Fino aged traditionally under a layer of flor with an average age of 9 years. On the palate it is intense and focussed with intense notes of bruised apple, sourdough, citrus peel and salted almonds.

In the nose its bouquet is extremely rich with predominantly sweet notes of dried fruits such as raisins, figs and dates, accompanied by the aromas of honey, grape syrup, jam and candied fruit, at the same time reminiscent of toasted coffee, dark chocolate, cocoa and liquorice.

Malmsey or Malvazia to give its Madeiran name is the wine that Madeira is most famous for and is a dark rich sweet wine, with a musky fragrant nose, this is a very sweet wine that lingers on the palate. Malmsey has vanilla notes, along with molasses, walnuts and caramel.

A deep, luscious, medium rich Madeira; tangy with crisp fruit, excellent with dessert and cheeses.

Deep golden brown color with honey and raisins on the nose, rich full bodied and soft textured; a great after dinner drink.

Light, delicate Madeira with clean fresh nutty flavors. Its dryness makes it an excellent aperitif wine.

Bitter-sweet, very slightly syrupy. The dried fruits found on the nose with Christmas spices and a distinct Christmas cake flavour.

Made by combining walnut husks with vermouth, this rich, full-bodied and elegant aperitif from Casoni, in Emilia, is an innovative take on the traditional Italian drink. Led by an intense flavour of walnuts, serve this fresh combo neat or over ice with a slice of orange.

This vermouth from Casoni is made from a base of albana grape wine, infused with a whole host of botanicals along with the distinct flavour of balsamic vinegar. The recipe comes from Tomaso Agnini, an early member of the Casoni family, and the complex, balanced vermouth should lend an interesting twist to cocktails.

In perfect style of the classic Italian Vermouth, decisive, with citrus hints and persistent on the palate. The color is given by the burnt sugar, which also gives an important aromatic note to the product.

Fine, embracing and silky; passing is dry and full-bodied. Presence of dried fruit and salty undertones. Long finish. Mahogany with coppery reflections.

Powerful and acute on the nose, yet aromatic, intriguing and inviting. Sensuously textured rather than brittle, absolutely bone dry, aristocratic and very poised. Its profile is perfectly seamless right until the finish where fascinating savoury, nutty, ripples conjure some charming, subtle and elusive final flavours.

Opaquely dark mahogany colour. The nose seduces with intense dried fruit aromas of raisins, prunes and dates, coupled with brown spices of nutmeg and clove, this becomes reminiscent of Christmas cake. Unctuous sweetness marries well with the intense and complex flavours freshened by a slice of acidity