Blandy's Verdelho 10 Yrs 2015

Category:
 
Fortified Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Madeira Wines
Producer:
 
Blandy's
Label Name:
 
Verdelho 10 Yrs
Vintage:
 
2015
Country:
 
Portugal
Region:
 
Madeira
Volume:
 
500ml
ABV:
 
20%
Grape(s):
 
Verdelho
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
2
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
12-14°C

Awards/Ratings
Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) 90 pts ; Wine Spectator 90; Decanter Silver medal (10-year category); IWSC medal (10-year range); James Suckling 95

Tasting Note
Golden-topaz Madeira with dried apricot, orange peel, toasted almond and hazelnut. Bright saline citrus acidity balances honeyed, nutty oxidation and subtle smoky notes; long, focused finish.

Food Pairing
Western: oysters, smoked salmon, pâtés, roasted duck, aged hard cheeses; Asian: miso-glazed fish, soy-scallop, Cantonese roast pork, spiced Malaysian satay, tempura prawns.

Production Method
Made from Verdelho grapes, fermented then fortified to stop fermentation; aged ~10 years in seasoned American oak using traditional canteiro (warm attic to cooler floors) and occasional racking.

Vineyard Info
Blandy’s is a family-owned Madeira house (since 1811) based in Funchal, the island’s largest producer, known for traditional canteiro ageing and a wide range of vintage and blend Madeiras.