2002 Barbeito Boal Colheita madeira medium sweet
€ 45.50
This Barbeito Boal 2002 Vinha da Torre Single Cask 264 A+D has a golden color and a fresh, floral scent. There are aromas of pine, apricot, fruit core, ripe citrus, white raisins, caramel and candied fruit. The taste is smooth with a spicy, fresh acidity. The citrus notes are nicely balanced, with a persistent aftertaste.
Food-pairing
Cheeses such as blue cheeses, Stilton, Gruyere, manchego, & Emmenthal. Dried fruits.
Crème Brulee, caramel desserts based on apples, apricots, pecans, cherries, almonds, hazelnuts, dried figs & vanilla ice cream desserts. The excellent companion with a pipe, cigar or aromatic tobacco.
Grapes: Boal (Bual)
Quality grapes from Vinha da Torre, located in Campanário. Grapes were pressed in a continuous press.
This 2002 Boal is a very special wine as this was the year that Ricardo Diogo met Mr. João dos Reis, owner of the vineyard which is nowadays cultivated by his sons. Since 2002, Vinhos Barbeito has continuously harvested in that vineyard located in Campanario, parish traditionally considered as the one where the Boal grape has been produced for the longest time in Madeira. A tribute to João dos Reis and his family, as well as to the friendship with the Barbeito Family, which grows stronger every year. In August 2020, 1188 bottles were filled, all individually numbered.
Alcoholcontent
19,18%
Store & Serve
To show it at its best, serve between 13/14ºC. This wine was filtered and does not require decanting, it will last and maintain in good condition several months once opened
Always keep a Madeira wine upright.
Madeira's acids are so strong that they attack the cork if the bottle is stored lying down
Serve best at 14ºC or low room temperature 16ºC
Madeira is a wine that has matured in an oxidative environment for several years, before being bottled in a reductive environment. It is therefore useful to open the bottles a few hours in advance. The bottles can then be stored almost indefinitely, as the air no longer affects Madeira wines. In fact, the wine tastes better after months - if there is still left - than when opening the bottle.
Critics & Awards
Producer: Barbeito
Region: Madeira