Quite a history behind this one. I only heard of it recently, and found some at a specialist shop. All that liquid history for under $25. The accent is on the "i" - it's pronounced command-a-REEA.
A little bit of background: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Commandaria
These are some of the only grapes on the planet to never have been affected by this: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phylloxera
I enjoyed it. A bit thin and less ABV than port, but rather tasty. Had a handmade feel to it... there was a crushed bit of grape seed in one glass.
Astonishingly old wine variety
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