NV 5-Year-Old Fine Rich Reserve, Justino's Madeira

• Style: Lush, amber-hued Sweet Madeira
• Taste: Caramel, raisin, vanilla oak with honeyed fade
• Food: Chocolate & Rich Desserts; Blue Cheese
• Occasion: Sunday Lunch; Date Night; After-Dinner
• Serve: 19% ABV, natural cork, room temperature or chilled

In the Glass — Tasting Notes

Amber and warming, this wine delivers the distinctive baked sweetness only Madeira's estufagem heating process achieves. The palate is soft and full, driven by Tinta Negra at its most generous—dark, round fruit dipping into caramel and dried fruit, anchored by vanilla oak and a long, honeyed fade. Five years in old wood grants grip and depth without sacrificing the lush, accessible pleasure that makes it so moreish.

The Winery — Justino's

One of Madeira's oldest houses, Justino's traces its roots to 1870 and now benefits from modern facilities built in Cancela, Santa Cruz by its parent company La Martiniquaise. The producer marries traditional vinification with advanced technology, sourcing fruit from carefully selected areas and vineyards across the island. This bottling's grapes were fermented cool in stainless steel, then spirit-fortified to retain sweetness at 107.3 g/l before heating and oak maturation—the deliberate route to the 'Fine Rich' on its label. At 19% ABV, it sits comfortably among the finest examples in the selection.

At Your Table — Food Pairing & Serving

Drink this as dessert in a glass, or pair it boldly with blue cheese, chocolate pudding, or candied almonds. Its acidity cuts through richness without harshness—a hallmark of well-made Sweet Wine. Famously robust even once opened, it will keep for months without oxidising—there's no need to hurry the bottle. Whether you're lingering through a Sunday lunch or marking a special evening, this fortified wine asks you to slow down and savour. Vegetarian and vegan-friendly.