Blandy's 10 Years Rich Malmsey Madeira Wine (500 ml)
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
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
Complex and intense nose revealing a bouquet of wood, dried fruits, toffee and spices. Sweet, fresh and smooth with length, full bodied with lingering, smoky characteristics and extremely well balanced acidity
Enjoy
It is a superb accompaniment to dessert dishes, especially fruit, cakes, rich chocolate puddings and cheeses
Bottle Size
500 ml
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
6,68 g/l
Wine Maker
Francisco Albuquerque
Ageing
10 years in seasoned American oak casks in the traditional ‘Canteiro’ system
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