The history of Henriques & Henriques is the history of Madeira itself. Legend has it that Infante Dom Henriques planted the island’s first vines in 1425. These vines gave fruit to one of the “first families of Madeira” and in the process sunk deep roots which Henriques’ descendants and successors continue to draw upon in guiding H&H today.

Boal is one of the classic white grapes of Madeira - sweeter than Verdelho, yet less so than Malvasia, Boal is a perfectly harmonious meio doce ‘medium-sweet’, possessing the ideal combination of elegance and richness. Ranging from tawny to tortoise shell in color, it’s redolent of dried fruit, barley sugar, crème brûlée and caramel. Full-bodied but checked by its natural tang of acidity; the finish is surprisingly dry and delineated. Extremely rare, there are currently just 15.5 ha under vine on the entire island. With a meal, pair with roasted nuts (especially walnuts) and blue-veined cheeses; pâtes and foie gras; seared venison, braised short rib; robust curry stews, and richer spicy Asian fare. For dessert try with crème brûlée, tarte tatin or a classic bolo de mel. Also great neat as digestif.