How do you pronounce Sercial?

Sercial is pronounced sair-see-AL.

Where does Sercial come from?

Sercial grows in Madeira, Portugal.

What does Sercial taste like?

Expect lemon, almond, saline, walnut. Closest familiar reference: a bone-dry, electric Fino sherry (but immortal).

What is the catch with Sercial?

Bone-dry and searingly acidic, which is not what most people expect when they hear Madeira. If you came for the sweet stuff, buy Bual or Malmsey and come back to this one later.

Sercial — Underdog Grape Guide

Tasting profile: Full tasting notes live in the deep dive.
Where it grows: Madeira, Portugal
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The catch: Bone-dry and searingly acidic, which is not what most people expect when they hear Madeira. If you came for the sweet stuff, buy Bual or Malmsey and come back to this one later.
Where to buy: For specific bottles and where to buy them, read the deep dive.

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The region

Madeira, Portugal

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Sercial: common questions

How do you pronounce Sercial?: Sercial is pronounced sair-see-AL.
Where does Sercial come from?: Sercial grows in Madeira, Portugal.
What does Sercial taste like?: Expect lemon, almond, saline, walnut. Closest familiar reference: a bone-dry, electric Fino sherry (but immortal).
What is the catch with Sercial?: Bone-dry and searingly acidic, which is not what most people expect when they hear Madeira. If you came for the sweet stuff, buy Bual or Malmsey and come back to this one later.

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