Villa Oeiras - Carcavelos 10yr (500ml)

Experience one of the rarest wine styles in the world. Hailing from the smallest wine region in Portugal, located just outside Lisbon, Villa Oeiras is the premier producer reviving the nearly extinct Carcavelos tradition. This 10-year-old fortified wine is a masterclass in oxidative complexity, sitting somewhere between a fine Tawny Port and a dry Sercial Madeira.

Carcavelos is a "historic" wine in the truest sense—by the mid-20th century, the region had almost vanished due to urban sprawl. Villa Oeiras is a passion project by the local municipality to save this heritage. This 500ml bottling is the perfect gift for the connoisseur who "has everything" or as a sophisticated alternative to dessert wine.

Pairing: Unforgettable with almond-based pastries (Pastéis de Nata), strong blue cheeses, or simply as a contemplative digestif alongside a handful of roasted nuts.