Barbeito 50 Year Old Japones Malvasia
A fabulous Madeira wine dedicated to Mr. Yasuhiro Kinoshita, who played a key role in Barbeito. This blend boasts extremely complex aromas, showing a growing citric acidity, with notes of tangerine, passion fruit, and plum jam. It is unctuous, juicy and with spicy marmalade flavours in an extraordinary finish and surrounding acidity. Only 655 bottles were made.
A fabulous Madeira wine dedicated to Mr. Yasuhiro Kinoshita, who played a key role in Barbeito. This blend boasts extremely complex aromas, showing a growing citric acidity, with notes of tangerine, passion fruit, and plum jam. It is unctuous, juicy and with spicy marmalade flavours in an extraordinary finish and surrounding acidity. Only 655 bottles were made.
Tasting Notes from Celtic Whiskey Shop and Wines on the Green | |
Colour | Amber dark colour |
Tasting Notes from the Producer | |
Aromas (without water) | Antic wood on a subtle fresh bouquet, hints of white pepper, cinnamon, clove, butterscotch, nuts, sultanas and prunes. |
Flavour | Hugely complex on the palate, showing a lifted citric acidity. Meaty and spiced marmalade flavours. |
Fact Sheet | |
Fluid | 70cl |
Number Of Bottles Released | 655 |
Alcohol % | 20% |
Country | Portugal |
Producer | Vinhos Barbeito |
Serving Suggestion | |
Serving Suggestion | Excellent as a digestif, pairs well with strong cheese. |
Awards and/or Press Quotes | |
Jancis Robinson | Coconut, honeyed tea leaves, rye bread, blood orange. Surprisingly elegant and delicate for a 20% madeira. Silk and wings underpinned by shadow notes of coffee beans; rose petals underpinned by notes of rooibos and orange pekoe tea |