Barbeito Verdelho Old Reserve 10 Year Old (Medium Dry)

Technical Sheet

DENOMINATION

Madeira D.O.P

GRAPE VARIETIES

Verdelho

VINEYARDS AND VINIFICATION

Grapes from various quality vineyards from São Vicente and Prazeres. Grapes were pressed in a continuous press. Arresting of fermentation takes place at the desired degree of sweetness by adding vinic alcohol (96%).

LOT

Verdelho aged in French oak casks for over 10 years by Canteiro method. For this blend we selected wines from our warehouses with stable temperatures year round, originating well balanced wines in sugar and acidity.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Alcohol: 19,20 Vol.
Baume: 1,8
Total sugar: 71 g/l
Volatile Acidity: 0,78
Total Acidity: 6,54
pH: 3,27

SERVING & CELLARAGE

This wine was naturally aged in casks and bottled in its purest state. To show it at its best serve between 11oC/12oC. Should be kept in a cool dry place. This wine was filtered and does not require decanting. It was bottled ready for drinking and will keep well several months after opening.

TASTING NOTES AND HARMONIES

Gold colour
Light polished wood, ripe citrus, floral notes, white sultanas and honey. Smooth texture, mineral touch with a fresh and energetic acidity and a lingering finish.
Excellent as an aperitif, consommé, smoked salmon, dried ham, pates or spaghetti with clams and orange.