The Barbeito Madeira Verdelho 10 YO is a magnificent fortified wine from Madeira, Portugal. Aged 10 years in casks, it offers intense notes of dried fruit and citrus. It's medium-dry, with vibrant acidity and remarkable persistence, a unique experience.
Portugal - Madeira Fortified Wine, Medium-dry, 10 Years Old Verdelho
Barbeito Madeira Verdelho meio-seco 10 YO - n.v. 750 ml
61.24 €
Colour
Bright golden with amber reflections.
Bouquet
Intense dried fruit, candied citrus, hazelnut, caramel, with slight maritime and smoky notes.
Taste
Structured, fresh, with lively acidity, notes of dried apricot, citrus, almond, a long and savory finish. Medium-dry.
Alcohol content
19% vol.
Type of glass
Small tulip-shaped glass or Madeira glass.
Pairings
Excellent as an aperitif, with smoked salmon, aged cheeses, nuts, foie gras, fruit-based desserts.
Refinement
Minimum 10 years in oak casks, often using the Canteiro method, which involves exposure to heat.
Vinification
Partial fermentation interrupted by the addition of grape spirit. Matured for 10 years in oak casks, enhancing its complexity.