115 West Main St Somerville, NJ 08876 |   (908) 575-2722
Your cart is empty

Rare Wine Co. - Madeira Charleston Sercial

Price: $55.99

* This item is for in store pickup only
* Not eligible for case discounts
Producer Rare Wine Co.
Country Portugal
Region Madeira
Varietal Madeira
Sku 04270
Size 750ml
WS
91
WE
93
WM
92

Rare Wine Co. Description

This is the driest wine in the series and a wine that has been served throughout meals in America for nearly 300 years. Chef Mario Batali won over 1000+ guests at the 2009 New York Wine Experience by boldly pairing Charleston Sercial with a wild boar dish of Wolfgang Puck's creation.

Just two weeks later, in the Wall Street Journal, Alice Feiring picked the same Madeira as a wine of choice for chestnut soup, noting that it "is like a salted caramel without its sugar."

But Mario and Alice were not the first to discover Charleston Sercial's charms. In 2005, Grant Achatz, whom many believe is America's most inventive chef, attracted national press for his cutting-edge pairings of Charleston Sercial with dishes at Alinea in Chicago.

Wine Enthusiast: 93 Points

The Historic Series are simply great Madeiras at reasonable prices. The Charleston Sercial is the driest of the collection, offering nutty aromas tinged with honey, caramel and maple syrup. Dried figs, honey and candied citrus flavors mark the palate, which is wonderfully smooth. The long finish features racy yet balanced acidity.

Whisky Magazine: 92 Points

Medium amber. Gingerbread, orange zest, clove, blond tobacco and honey on the nose. Spicy citrus and poached pear flavors are lifted by zesty acidity and show a gentle smoky quality on the back end. Blends sweetness and dryness smoothly, finishing with good nervy cut, a jolt of fleur de sel and lingering smoke, citrus and spice notes.

Wine Spectator: 91 Points

Sign up for our Newsletter
Sign Up

Sign up for the VintEdge Wine & Spirits newsletter and be among the first to know about upcoming specials at the shop!