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The amount of years that vintage Madeira, or frasqueira, must be aged in cask plus an additional two years in the bottle. This is only after the Madeira has gone through a unique heating process that can be as long as 20 years itself. Frasqueira is the ultimate quality level of Madeira and the wines can be stunning in their complexity.

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