Blandy's 5 Years Malmsey Rich Madeira Wine

John Blandy, the founder of Blandy’s arrived in Madeira in 1808. In 1811 he founded his own business as a wine shipper and general trader, with brothers Thomas and George, and started to set the foundation for the family and the island itself with the production of the most famous and unique wine in the world – Madeira wine

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Brand Madeira Wine

Reference Blyo1631

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Region: Madeira
Tasting Notes: Dark, golden brown with characteristic Madeira bouquet of raisins, toffee and nuts. Sweet with a rich, full bodied, honeyed and complex finish and beautifully balanced acidity
Enjoy: It is a superb accompaniment to dessert dishes, especially fruit, cakes, rich chocolate puddings and cheeses
Bottle Size: White meats, pastas dishes and grilled seafood
Country: Portugal
Type: Fortified
Weight: 1.5
Cast: Malvasia
Alcohol: 19%
Vinification: Fermentation off the skins with natural yeast at temperatures between 18°C - 21°C in temperature controlled stainless steel tanks. After 48 hours, fortification with grape brandy takes place, arresting fermentation at the desired degree of sweetness
Total Acidity: 6 g/l
Wine Maker: Francisco Albuquerque
Ageing: 5 years in American oak casks in the traditional 'Canteiro' . 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
Ph: 3,45