Blandy’s Madeira 5 Yr Old Malmsey (750ml)
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Wine Type
Fortified
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Size
750ml
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Vintage
NV
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Country
Portugal
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Region
Madeira
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Sub-Region
Maderia Island
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Grape
Sercial
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Farming Method
ConventionalMost products with this label come from producers who do their best to avoid any intervention at all but it’s possible that some of the aforementioned preventative measures and additions are deemed necessary. Learn More
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ABV
19%
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Food Pairing
FishIndian DishesAperitif
The Blandy’s are unique in being the only family of all the original founders of the Madeira wine trade to still own and manage their own original wine company. The family has played a leading role in the development of Madeira wine throughout its long history and in the economic development of this remote Atlantic Island and members of the family continue to live on Madeira, maintaining a tradition that goes back to 1811. Blandy’s Madeira remains totally dedicated to the traditions, care, and craftsmanship of Madeira Wine making and has been owned by the same family for 200 years and seven generations.
Tasting Notes
Pale, bright topaz color with a golden tinge. Aromas of fruit cake and toffee with a rich and luscious well balanced palate with flavours of dried fruit, wood and citrus flavors with a fresh and nutty persistent finish. Enjoy with rich chocolate desserts, fruit cake and strong cheese.
Method
Madeira is a fortified wine made on the Portuguese Madeira Islands, off the coast of Africa. Made from Malmsey grapes. Fermentation off the skins with natural yeast at temperatures between 18°C – 21°C in temperature controlled stainless steel tanks. After approximately 5-6 days, fortification with grape brandy takes place, arresting fermentation at the desired degree of sweetness.
The wine is aged in American oak casks in the traditional ‘Canteiro’ system where the wines are heated in the lofts and eventually blended. Over the years the wine is transferred from the top floors to the middle floors and eventually to the ground floor where it is cooler. After this gradual heat and movement the wine underwent racking and fining before the blend was assembled and bottled.
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