Barbeito Malvasia Reserve Sweet 5 Year Old

This is a lovely Madeira, sweet and satisfying.

Malvasia

$52.00

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Tropical Fruit, Citrus Fruit, and Concentrated / Preserved Fruit, Reductive & Oxidative Nuttiness, Sweet Spice, and Smokey

BODY: Full
DRYNESS: Very Sweet
ACIDITY: Medium
TANNIN: Medium -
ALCOHOL (%): High (More than 14%)

Origin: Madeira & Pico Islands, Portugal

Grape Varietals:

Malvasia

Winemaking:

Direct Press and Fortification

Maturation: Solera Aging Oak Barrels

Awards:

WESTERN FOOD PAIRING
Excellent as a digestif. Accompanies well dessert, cheese, Christmas pudding and crystalized fruit.

ASIAN FOOD PAIRING
Kueh Salat, Sweet Bak Chang

Vinhos Barbeito

Vinhos Barbeito is a family winery founded in 1946 by Mário Barbeito de Vasconcelos. Over time, they have changed their philosophy from bulk export in the past, to today, where they focus on producing on producing the best quality Madeira.

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Barbeito Malvasia Reserve Sweet 5 Year Old

Barbeito Malvasia Reserva Sweet 5 Years is a remarkable fortified wine from the esteemed Madeira producer, Barbeito. This wine showcases the artistry and dedication of the winemakers, resulting in a sweet Madeira of exceptional quality and character.

Grape Varietals & Region: Barbeito Malvasia Reserva Sweet is crafted primarily from the Malvasia grape varietal. Grapes from various quality vineyards located in Arco de São Jorge.

Taste Profile: This sweet Madeira offers an enticing array of flavors and aromas. Gold colour. Notes of toasted almonds, honey and a bit of smoke. Lightly caramelized on the palate, fresh and polished. Excellent as a digestif. Accompanies well dessert, cheese, Christmas pudding and crystalized fruit.

Winemaking Process: Barbeito Delvino Reserva Dry undergoes a meticulous winemaking process. Grapes were pressed in a pneumatic press. Arresting of fermentation takes place at the desired degree of sweetness by adding vinic alcohol (96%). Malvasia aged in French oak casks for 5 years by Canteiro method. For this blend we selected wines from our warehouses with stable temperatures year round that originate a very well balanced wine in sugar and acidity.

Barbeito is a revered Madeira producer known for its commitment to quality and innovation. The winemakers at Barbeito employ traditional methods and a deep understanding of the terroir to craft exceptional wines that reflect the unique essence of Madeira. With their expertise and passion, they continue to elevate the reputation of Madeira wines.

Caramelized & Nutty Desserts

These wines are often aged oxidatively and show developed characteristics of rich caramel, cream and a range of nutty aromas. Sweetness levels can vary.

Many of these wines are made from dried grapes, and are often fortified or solera aged. Often viscous in texture, they classically have notes of almonds, coffee, and marmalade. Some styles may have a "cooked" tinge to it due to being aged in warm conditions

Fortification

Fortified wines are wines which have alcohol added to them, usually in the form of a neutral grape spirit like brandy. This was originally done to extend the longevity of wines, for the purpose of long journeys such as a the sailing routes of the East India Company

These styles are often sweeter as the fortification arrests fermentation early.