Barbeito Madeira Malvasia Single Cask 2009
50cl
/
19% Vol
Crafted from grapes grown on the north coast at the São Jorge vineyard, this exceptional Madeira was vinified using a horizontal screw press and fortified to a medium sweet style.
It began its maturation in Warehouse D, where higher temperatures accelerated concentration and depth. In 2019, the cask was moved to the cooler Warehouse E, allowing for a slower, more balanced evolution and a beautiful harmony between acidity and sweetness.
In May 2025, just 966 bottles of 500ml and 60 double magnums were filled and individually numbered, making this a highly limited and collectible release.
Tasting Notes
Golden in colour, the nose is delicate yet expressive, offering sweet aromas of honey, candied fruit, orange peel, floral tones, apricot, and a subtle touch of stem.
The palate is powerful and layered, with yellow fruit jam and a vibrant, almost spicy acidity that brings remarkable freshness and length. Beautifully balanced, it finishes honeyed, rich, and flavourful.
Excellent as a digestif and a superb partner for desserts and cheeses.
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Barbeito Madeira Malvasia Single Cask 2009
€51.00
Ex Tax: €41.46
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Fact Sheet
Fluid
50cl
Alcohol %
19%
FAQs
Dark chocolate pairs best with wines that have the structural intensity to match its bitter cocoa and tannin character without being overwhelmed. Fortified wines are the strongest match: aged Tawny Port with its dried fig, rancio, and roasted nut character is the classic pairing. Banyuls from the Roussillon, a naturally sweet Grenache based wine, is the benchmark French equivalent. A full bodied, fruit forward red such as Zinfandel or Amarone can also work, where the ripe dark fruit and spice complement the chocolate.
Many wines use animal derived fining agents during production to clarify and stabilise the liquid before bottling. Common fining agents include isinglass (derived from fish swim bladders), gelatine (bovine or porcine), casein (milk protein), and egg whites (albumin). These are added to bind suspended particles and removed before bottling, but trace quantities may remain. Vegan wines use alternatives including bentonite clay, activated carbon, or pea protein. Checking the Barnivore database or looking for a vegan certification on the label is the most reliable approach.
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