Blandy’s Madeira Malvasia 15 Years Old 75cl

Blandy’s Madeira Malvasia 15 Years Old 75cl

Winemaking: Blandy’s 15 year old Rich Malmsey underwent fermentation off the skins with natural yeast at temperatures between 18°C – 21°C in temperature controlled stainless steel tanks. After approximately 48 hours, fortification with grape brandy takes place, arresting fermentation at the desired degree of sweetness. Blandy’ s 15 Y ear Old Malmsey was aged for 15 years in seasoned American oak casks in the traditional ‘Canteiro’ system, whereby the casks of this wine are gradually transferred from the top floors of the lodge, where it is naturally warmer, to the middle floors and eventually to the ground floor where it is cooler. During this totally natural ageing, the wine underwent regular racking before finally being bottled.
Grape Varieties: Malvasia

Tasting Notes: Clear, dark golden brown with very strong legs. Characteristic bouquet with complex dried fruits and wood, toffee and vanilla. Sweet, smooth, full bodied, complex, and a long finish of nuts and dark chocolate.

Food Pairing: Blandy’s 15 year old Malmsey is fined and does not require decanting. It is a superb accompaniment to dessert dishes, especially fruit, cakes, rich chocolate puddings and cheeses. It has been bottled when ready for drinking and will keep for several months after opening.

Reviews and Awards:
. 92 points in Wine Spectator Magazine;
. 91 points in Jamie Goode;
. 89 points in CellarTracker;
. 17 points in Jancis Robinson;
. Bronze medal Decanter World Wine Awards 2010;
. Gold medal (Best In Class) International Wine & Spirit Competition 2010;
. Bronze medal International Wine Challenge 2010;
. Commended Decanter World Wine Awards 2009;
. Bronze medal International Wine Challenge 2009;
. Silver medal Decanter World Wine Awards 2008;
. Silver medal (Best In Class) International Wine & Spirit Competition 2008;
. Silver medal International Wine Challenge 2008;
. Commended Decanter World Wine Awards 2007;
. Bronze medal Decanter World Wine Awards 2006.