Madeira is made on the sub-tropical island of the same name situated in the Atlantic Ocean, some 400 miles off North Africa. Blandy's established in 1811, is the leading producer of premium quality Madeira and is still owned and managed by direct descendants of the founder, John Blandy. Verdelho is a medium dry Madeira which is extremely versatile. Its tautness makes it suitable for serving with dessert, but 10 years in oak have also given it a soft delicate quality which may be best enjoyed when served lightly chilled.