Barbeito Boal Old Reserve 10 Year Old (Medium Sweet)

Sip, savor, and let this medium sweet delight transport you to a world of exquisite flavors and timeless enjoyment

Malvasia Fina (Boal)

$106.00

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Concentrated / Preserved Fruit, Tropical Fruit, and Tree Fruit, Reductive & Oxidative Nuttiness, Toasted, and Sweet Spice

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

Origin: Madeira & Pico Islands, Portugal

Grape Varietals:

Malvasia Fina (Boal)

Winemaking:

Direct Press and Fortification

Maturation: Solera Aging Oak Barrels

Awards:

WESTERN FOOD PAIRING
Excellent as digestif, Christmas pudding, Foie-gras, chocolate, crystallized fruits and cheese.

ASIAN FOOD PAIRING
Kueh Lapis, Rendang

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.

Description

Barbeito Boal Old Reserve 10 Year Old (Medium Sweet)

Barbeito Boal Old Reserve 10 Year Old (Medium Sweet) is a captivating fortified wine that showcases the beauty and complexity of Boal grapes from Madeira. Crafted by Barbeito, a renowned Madeira wine producer with a rich heritage, this 10-year-old reserve offers a luscious and well-balanced taste profile that delights the senses.

Grape Varietals & Region: Barbeito Boal Old Reserve is made exclusively from the Boal grape variety, also known as Bual, grown in the volcanic soils of Madeira, Portugal. Grapes from various quality vineyards from Campanário, Estreito da Calheta and Prazeres.

Taste Profile: Bright gold color. This Medium Sweet Madeira wine enchants with its harmonious blend of sweetness and acidity. Scents of oily nuts, caramel, figs, woody and iodine touch. Smooth honeyed palate, caramelized nutty flavours. Excellent acidity in the spicy fresh finish. The medium level of sweetness is perfectly counterbalanced by a vibrant acidity, creating a captivating interplay of flavors. The wine offers a velvety mouthfeel and a lingering finish that leaves a delightful impression.

Winemaking Process: Barbeito Boal Old Reserve undergoes meticulous winemaking techniques to achieve its extraordinary quality. Grapes were pressed in a continuous press. Arresting of fermentation takes place at the desired degree of sweetness by adding vinic alcohol (96%). The juice is then fermented and fortified with grape brandy, retaining a touch of natural sweetness. The wine is aged in oak barrels for a minimum of 10 years, allowing it to develop remarkable depth, complexity, and a rich bouquet of flavors.

Vinos Barbeito is a renowned Madeira wine producer known for its dedication to excellence and innovation. With a history dating back to the early 20th century, Barbeito has earned a reputation for crafting exceptional fortified wines that embody the unique character of Madeira. The winemakers at Barbeito skillfully balance tradition and modern techniques to create wines that showcase the distinct terroir and grape varietals of the region.

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.