D'Oliveiras Madeira

D’Oliveira is one of the greatest of the classic Madeira shippers. Founded in 1850, and an amalgamation of firms dating back to 1820, it is today housed in cellars in Funchal that date from 1619. Its stocks of old wines have grown over time, either through marriage with other wine-producing families, or by the purchase of other old firms.

This is a jewel of a company has always be owned by the same D’Oliviera family, who were once highly important growers in the parish of Sao Martinho.

Historic Madeira Wine Collection

D'Olveiras boasts an unparalleled wealth of great old Madeiras. Treasures include five monumental and unrivalled Verdelhos from the family’s own Sao Martinho vineyards (1850, 1890, 1900, 1905 and 1912). D’Oliveiras’ library includes some legendary Malvasias from 1875, 1895, 1900 and 1907; Buals from 1903, 1908 and 1922; and Sercials from 1862, 1875, 1910 and 1937. The family also boasts superb examples of two very rare grape varieties: Terrantez (1880) and Moscatel (1875 and 1900.).

Our Tastings

It was a privilege in June 2017 for VWP to be invited to a comprehensive madeira tasting of 30 old vintages. The DOliveira Madeiras are characterised by powerful aromatics, a lush mouthfeel and great viscosity. They have remarkable structure, and a citrus character that is essential to great Madeira.

Value

DOliveira represents the best value for Madeira often being lower in price than the other shippers. In fact, during the 1970s and 1980s, when the Madeira Wine Co. (Blandy’s, Cossart, etc.) was beginning to run low on old vintages to sell, it was to D’Oliveira that they turned.

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