Barbeito Boal Old Reserve 10 Year Old (Medium Sweet)

Technical Sheet

DENOMINATION

Madeira D.O.P

GRAPE VARIETIES

Boal

VINEYARDS AND VINIFICATION

Grapes from various quality vineyards from Campanário, Estreito da Calheta 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

Boal aged in French oak casks for over 10 years by the 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: 3
Total sugar: 90 g/l
Volatile Acidity: 0,87
Total Acidity: 6,59
pH: 3,47

SERVING & CELLARAGE

This wine was naturally aged in casks and bottled in its purest state. To show it at its best serve between 13oC/14oC. 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

Bright gold colour
Scents of oily nuts, caramel, figs, woody and iodine touch. Smooth honeyed palate, caramelized nutty flavours. Excellent acidity in the spicy fresh finish.
Excellent as digestif, Christmas pudding, Foie-gras, chocolate, crystallized fruits and cheese.