Blandy's Malmsey 10 Yrs 2015

Category:
 
Fortified Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Madeira Wines
Producer:
 
Blandy's
Label Name:
 
Malmsey 10 Yrs
Vintage:
 
2015
Country:
 
Portugal
Region:
 
Madeira
Volume:
 
500ml
ABV:
 
19%
Grape(s):
 
Malvasia (Malmsey)
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
5
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
12-15°C

Awards/Ratings
Selected scores: Wine Advocate ~91 ; Wine Spectator ~90; Wine Enthusiast ~91; Decanter ~94; James Suckling ~91; various IWSC/IWC medals on Blandy’s range

Tasting Note
Dark amber with notes of dried fig, orange marmalade, toffee, caramel, clove and sandalwood. Rich, viscous and sweet yet lifted by bright acidity and a long saline, nutty finish.

Food Pairing
Western: crème brûlée, fruit tarts, dark chocolate, blue cheeses (Stilton), foie gras. Asian: mango sticky rice, pandan/coconut custards, Chinese mooncakes, egg tarts, sweet glazes (char siu).

Production Method
Fermented on the island, fortified to stop fermentation, then matured ~10 years in seasoned American oak casks using the traditional canteiro system (barrels moved from warmer to cooler floors), with regular racking; fined/filtered before bottling.

Vineyard Info
Blandy’s is a family-owned Madeira producer since 1811 (part of the Madeira Wine Company). Wines are aged in Blandy’s Funchal lodges and Caniçal warehouses; the firm works with local growers and modernised traditional techniques.