Barbeito Madeira Verdelho 5 years medium dry

€ 20.00

Clear, topaz colour, with a golden rim. Complex nose, revealing a fresh bouquet with raisins, dried fruits, wood and spices. Gorgeous full-bodied mouth feel on the palate with slightly smoked rich creamy flavours and tones of honey, introduced by luxurious warm full orangey aromas. Simply delightful.

Grapes: Verdelho 100%

This Verdelho underwent fermentation off the skins with natural yeast at temperatures between 18°C - 21°C in temperature controlled stainless steel tanks. After approximately 4 days, fortification with grape brandy takes place, stopping fermentation at the desired degree of sweetness. It was aged in American oak casks in the traditional 'Canteiro' system. This comprises of the gentle heating of the wine in the lofts of the lodges in Funchal. 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 'estufagem' the wine underwent racking and fining before the blend was assembled and bottled.

Food-pairing

Verdelho 5 years is fined and does not require decanting. It is excellent as an aperitif but is also exceedingly good with

soups, feathered game and patês. It has been bottled when ready for drinking and will keep for several months after opening.

Alcoholcontent

19 %vol

Store & Serve

Verdelho 5 years is fined and does not require decanting. It has been bottled when ready for drinking and will keep for several months after opening.

Critics & Awards

Tags : Madeira - Barbeito