H.M.Borges was founded in 1877 by Henrique Menezes Borges, who devoted his entire life to searching for a selection of wines produced on the Island of Madeira, for aging wine. It is currently managed by the fourth generation of his family.
H.M.Borge´s mission is to:” Grow, produce and sell wines of the highest quality and of the highest value to its customers, seeking to improve the quality, efficiency, effectiveness, and profitability and sharing the responsibility for solving problems, while maintaining a healthy, welcoming and safe environment, to ensure the well-being of their workers and building loyalty, pride, confidence, and mutual respect”.
The company’s premises are located in the center of Funchal, in a centenary building, built on a plot with approximately 1,600M2 and it has been in activity since 1924.
Due to the growing demand and the high level of product awareness in an increasingly demanding market, the company has adopted a new strategy, which resulted in the product’s image make-over as well as a new corporate image. Its presence in different markets worldwide is part of the universe of H.M.Borges, Sucrs Lda clients. The increase in sales to all countries, confirms and supports this contemporary attitude reflected in the new image and sustained in the quality of the MADEIRA WINE.
5 Years Old Reserve
Sweet, Medium Sweet, Medium Dry, Dry
WINE NOTES
These 5 year old Borges Madeira wines are made from the Tinta Negra grape, and the aging produces a fuller and deeper expression of a Madeira wine offering and enhanced and uplifting wine with some more expressive and rounded flavors of Madeira wine.
Sweet: Sweet, of brownish color, woody and complex aroma, distinct and harmonious. Mouth-filling. Ideal to serve as a digestif or as desired.
Medium Sweet: Brownish color with yellowish nuances, this wine aged in oak barrels, giving it a woody flavour. Pleasant and lingering finish.
Medium Dry: Topaz color with yellowish nuances, this wine aged in oak barrels , giving it a woody flavor. Pleasant and lingering finish. Ideal to serve as an aperitif or with a good cheese.
Dry: Dry, of amber color, woody and complex aroma, distinct and harmonious. Mouth-filling.
Vintage: 5 Years
Wine Type: Madeira
Varietal: 100% Tinta Negra
Alc: 18,5%
Region: Madeira
Wine Maker: H.M. Borges
10 Years Old Reserve
Sercial – Dry
WINE NOTES
Exclusively Sercial from different harvest years and with an average age of 10 years. Fermentation of skins, with fermentation and temperature control.
Due to the characteristics of the Sercial grapes, wines produced are appetizers par excellence, are unique and unrivaled around the world.
Color: Light amber, with golden reflections.
Nose: Woody and refreshing. Notes of orange iodine, nuts, and toast.
Tasting Note: Well structured and complex in the mouth and of complex aromatic concentration. Notes of wood, with dense tannins, which combined with the dry characteristics of the grape variety, transmit different tastes, with nuts and beeswax predominating.
Aging: In 650 liters oak barrels.
Vintage: 10 Years
Wine Type: Madeira
Varietal: 100% Sercial
Alc: 19%
Region: Madeira
Wine Maker: H.M. Borges
10 Years Old Reserve
Verdelho – Medium Dry
WINE NOTES
100% Verdelho from Ribeira da Janela, from different harvest years and with an average age of 10 years. Fermentation of skins, with fermentation and temperature control.
The precious heritage left behind by previous generations to age in our cellars, make this wine excellent nectar to be enjoyed as an aperitif, with a fine soup, a bittersweet starter, or a fresh tropical fruit.
Color: Amber with golden nuances and orange reflections.
Nose: Citrus and intense and complex bouquet of wood, ethereal, with notes of iodine, dried fruits, and spice.
Tasting Note: Medium-dry, well-structured acidity and body and balanced sweetness and dense tannins. Notes of honey, toast, dried fruits, and some spices.
Aging: In 650 liters oak barrels.
Vintage: 10 Years
Wine Type: Madeira
Varietal: 100% Verdelho
Alc: 19%
Region: Madeira
Wine Maker: H.M. Borges
10 Years Old Reserve
Boal – Medium Sweet
WINE NOTES
Exclusively Boal from different harvest years and with an average age of 10 years. Fermentation of skins, with fermentation and temperature control.
Excellent to serve with dessert or with a good cheese or simply as a great digestive.
Color: Bright amber color with brownish nuances.
Nose: Woody, complex and rich. Exotic and complex aromas, characteristic of aging in wood, such as caramel and toasted almonds. Notes of tea and dried fruits. Enjoyable as a whole.
Tasting Note: Medium sweet wine, clear and elegant. Well-balanced acidity and body, showing tannins and a delicate sweetness. Notes of chocolate and dried fruits.
Aging: In 650 liters oak barrels.
Vintage: 10 Years
Wine Type: Madeira
Varietal: 100% Boal
Alc: 19%
Region: Madeira
Wine Maker: H.M. Borges
10 Years Old Reserve
Malvasia – Sweet
WINE NOTES
Exclusively Malvasia from different harvest years and with an average age of 10 years. Fermentation of skins, with fermentation and temperature control.
In gastronomy, this Malvasia can be enjoyed alone or as an excellent digestive. The Malvasia wines are the oldest in Madeira, producing unique and unrivaled wines in the world…
Color: Topaz/brownish with reflections.
Nose: Exotic aromas of wood, caramel, and toasted almonds. Notes of tobacco and dried fruits.
Tasting Note: Sweet, clear, elegant, harmonious, and complex. Well-balanced acidity and body, showing tannins and a delicate sweetness. Strong notes of chocolate, caramel, and almond aroma. Slight notes of vanilla, orange, and dried fruits.
Aging: In 650 liters oak barrels.
Vintage: 10 Years
Wine Type: Madeira
Varietal: 100% Malvasia
Alc: 19%
Region: Madeira
Wine Maker: H.M. Borges
15 Years Old Reserve
Sercial – Dry
WINE NOTES
Woody and refreshing. Notes of orange iodine, nuts, and toast.
Well structured and complex in the mouth and of complex aromatic concentration. Notes of wood, with dense tannins, which combined with the dry characteristics of the grape variety, transmit different tastes, with dried fruits predominating.
Due to the characteristics of the Sercial grapes, wines produced are appetizers par excellence, are unique and unrivaled around the world.
Grape Variety: Exclusively Sercial from different harvest years and with an average age of 15 years. Fermentation of skins, with fermentation and temperature control.
Color: Light amber, with golden reflections.
Nose: Woody and refreshing. Notes of orange iodine, nuts, and toast.
Aging: In 650 liters oak barrels.
Vintage: 15 Years
Wine Type: Madeira
Varietal: 100% Sercial
Alc: 19%
Region: Madeira
Wine Maker: H.M. Borges
15 Years Old Reserve
Verdelho – Medium Dry
WINE NOTES
Medium-dry, well-structured acidity and body, and balanced sweetness and dense tannins. Notes of honey, toast, dried fruits, and some spices.
The precious heritage left behind by previous generations to age in our cellars, make this wine excellent nectar to be enjoyed as an aperitif, with a fine soup, a bittersweet starter or a fresh tropical fruit.
Grape Variety: 100% Verdelho from Ribeira da Janela, from different harvest years and with an average age of 15 years. Fermentation of skins, with fermentation and temperature control.
Color: Amber with golden nuances and orange reflections.
Nose: Citrus and intense and complex bouquet of wood, ethereal, with notes of iodine, dried fruits, and spice.
Tasting Note: Medium-dry, well-structured acidity and body and balanced sweetness and dense tannins. Notes of honey, toast, dried fruits, and some spices.
Aging: In 650 liters oak barrels
Vintage: 15 Years
Wine Type: Madeira
Varietal: 100% Verdelho
Alc: 19%
Region: Madeira
Wine Maker: H.M. Borges
15 Years Old Reserve
Boal – Medium Sweet
WINE NOTES
Medium sweet wine, clear, elegant, and balanced. Harmonious acidity and body that combines with the tannins and sweetness. Notes of chocolate, dried fruits, and beeswax.
A wine that combines perfectly with a variety of fine desserts made with fresh fruit or cheese, or enjoyed simply as a very good digestive.
Grape Variety: Exclusively Boal from different harvest years and with an average age of 15 years. Fermentation of skins, with fermentation and temperature control.
Color: Amber color with brownish nuances.
Nose: Fine, woody, complex, and rich. Aromas of vanilla and toast, derived from aging and wood. Notes of tea and dried fruits. Enjoyable as a whole.
Tasting Note: Medium sweet wine, clear, elegant, and balanced. Harmonious acidity and body that combines with the tannins and sweetness. Notes of chocolate, dried fruits, and beeswax
Aging: In 650 liters oak barrels.
Vintage: 15 Years
Wine Type: Madeira
Varietal: 100% Boal
Alc: 19%
Region: Madeira
Wine Maker: H.M. Borges
15 Years Old Reserve
Malvasia – Sweet
WINE NOTES
A sweet, clear, elegant, and balanced wine. Harmonious acidity and body that combines with the tannins and sweetness. Notes of chocolate and dried fruits.
A wine that combines perfectly with desserts, chocolate, fruit, or cheese, or simply enjoyed as an excellent digestive.
Grape Variety: Exclusively Malvasia from different harvest years and with an average age of 15 years. Fermentation of skins, with fermentation and temperature control.
Color: Amber color with brownish nuances.
Nose: Fine, woody, complex, and rich. Aromas of vanilla, derived from aging in wood. Notes of dried fruits. Enjoyable as a whole.
Tasting Note: Sweet, clear, elegant, and balanced wine. Harmonious acidity and body that combines with the tannins and sweetness. Notes of chocolate and dried fruits.
Aging: In 650 liters oak barrels.
Vintage: 15 Years
Wine Type: Madeira
Varietal: 100% Malvasia
Alc: 19%
Region: Madeira
Wine Maker: H.M. Borges
20 Years Old Reserve
Malvasia
WINE NOTES
Grape Variety: Exclusively from Malvasia grapes, harvested in S.Jorge, on the north coast of the Madeira Island, in the municipality of Santana. Winemaking by fermentation of skins, in barrels, enabling alcoholic fermentation.
Stage: In 650 liter American and French oak barrels to bottling. This Madeira Wine is blended with an average age of 20 years, originating from the best wines of this grape variety that age in our cellars in Funchal and today are part of our valuable stock.
Tasting notes
Color: Brownish/topaz, acquired through the contact with old oak, with orange shades.
Nose: Intense aroma of exotic wood. Notes of honey, tobacco, spices, chocolate, vanilla, and toasted almonds. With a slight iodine aroma.
Tasting Note: The taste is inebriating, engaging, from the very nature of the wooden barrel, rich and complex. Notes of dried fruit, vanilla, caramel, and curry, among others. Well-structured acidity and body in harmony with the sweetness and tannins.
Gastronomy: Graceful and attractive for any occasion. Especially at the end of the meal as digestive par excellence. Serve at temperatures up to 18º C.
Vintage: 20 Years
Wine Type: Madeira
Varietal: 100% Malvasia
Alc: 19%
Region: Madeira
Wine Maker: H.M. Borges
30 Years Old Reserve
Malvasia
WINE NOTES
Grape Variety: Exclusively from Malvasia grapes, harvested on the north coast of Madeira Island. Winemaking by fermentation of skins, in barrels, enabling alcoholic fermentation.
Stage: In 650 liters American oak barrels to bottling. This Madeira Wine is blended with an average age of 30 years, originated from the best and oldest vines of this grape variety that age in our cellars in Funchal and today are part of our valuable stock.
Tasting notes
Color: Brownish/topaz, acquired through the contact with old American oak, with orange shades.
Nose: Intense aroma of exotic wood. Notes of honey, tobacco, spices, chocolate, vanilla, and toasted almonds. With a slight iodine aroma.
Tasting Note: The taste is inebriating, engaging, from the very nature of the wooden barrel, rich and complex. Notes of dried fruit, vanilla, and curry, among others. Well-structured acidity and body in harmony with the sweetness and tannins. Long living wine.
Gastronomy: Attractive for any occasion. Especially at the end of the meal as digestive par excellence. Serve at temperatures up to 18º C.
Final Notes: Wine bottled in November 2014.
Vintage: 30 Years
Wine Type: Madeira
Varietal: 100% Malvasia
Alc: 19%
Region: Madeira
Wine Maker: H.M. Borges
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