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Blending together grape varieties continues to be a relatively rare practice when it comes to Madeira wine. Ricardo Diogo and Dirk Niepoort tasted the various batches used for this dry “Reserva Especial” directly out of the barrels in one of the “Vinhos Barbeito” winery’s cellars.

Vinification

For this blend, Sercial grapes are harvested from vineyards planted in the Seixal municipality, close to the ocean. Here, the vines are exposed to the intense sea spray which is so typical of the Northern coast of Madeira. The rest of the blend is made up of Verdelho from Ribeira da Janela and Tinta Negra from São Vicente.

After the grapes are pressed in a continuous press, the wine matures in old French oak barrels and is eventually bottled in its purest state.

Tasting Notes

Notes of star anise, touches of stalkiness from the stems, apricots, macerated fruit, and hints of caramel. Tropical flavours appear on the wine’s pleasantly round but also structured palate. The wine’s crisp acidity leads into a beautifully dry finish.

Technical Information

Producer

Vinhos Barbeito (Madeira), Lda.

Region

Madeira

Vineyards

Seixal, Ribeira da Janela e São Vicente

Grape Varieties

Sercial, Verdelho and Tinta Negra

Harvest Period

September

Ageing

In old French oak barrels

Dry Extract (g/dm3)

92.3

Residual Sugar (g/dm3)

70

Alcohol (%)

19

Baumé

2

pH

3.58

Total Acidity (g/dm3)

6.1

Volatile Acidity (g/dm3)

0.78

Volumic Mass (g/cm3)

1.01

Production

1200 Bottles (500ml)

Allergens

Sulfite

Food Suggestions

Brilliant as an aperitif! We recommend a serving temperature between 12°C and 13°C.

Suitable for Vegans & Vegetarians

no

Last Updated

2023-05-05

Bottle

Box

30.5 14.5 20 × 6 6350 cardboard

Pallet

82 Boxes