Barbeito Mae Manuella Malmsey Madeira 40 years sweet
€ 510.00
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| Producer | Barbeito |
| Region | Madeira |
| Grapes | Malvasia (Malmsey) |
| Ageing | 40 years in cask, bottled in 2013 |
| Alcohol | 19.86%vol | pH: 3.34 |
| Serving | 15-18°C, no need to decant Keeps for months once opened |
| Scores | 18,5/20 Revista de Vinhos |
Mãe Manuela 40-year-old: a Malvasia in tribute to Ricardo Diogo’s mother.
Tasting note
Barbeito’s typical zesty citrus signature, with caramelised hints, roasted almonds and creamy dried fruit. An exceptional Madeira of great precision.
The story
Manuela Vasconcelos, Ricardo Diogo’s mother, began working with her father Mário Barbeito in the 1970s. Ricardo later opened a new chapter at Vinhos Barbeito with her. Malvasia was her favourite wine, so he created this ‘Mãe Manuela’ in her honour: a selection of forty-year-old Malvasias, topped up with even older Malvasias from his grandfather’s private collection. In 2013, 1,050 bottles were filled, all individually numbered.
Madeira spends years ageing in an oxidative environment and moves into a reductive one at bottling. It is therefore best to open the bottle a few hours in advance. After that, air no longer affects the wine: an open bottle keeps almost indefinitely and often tastes even better months later. Always store Madeira upright, as the acidity attacks the cork if the bottle lies down.
Food pairing
Excellent as a digestif, with Christmas pudding, foie gras, caramel pudding, chocolate, candied fruit and cheese.
Critics & Awards
18,5/20 Revista de Vinhos | Tasted: Mar 2014
95/100 CellarTracker (6 notes)
Silver – Decanter World Wine Awards 2014
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