Barbeito Sweet 3 Year-Old
75 cl
From the Tinta Negra Mole grape.
- €18.99
From the Tinta Negra Mole grape.
Tasting Notes from Celtic Whiskey Shop and Wines on the Green
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| Nose | Notes of toffee, coffee, molasses, chocolate and jam. |
| Palate | Full bodied and soft with a long sweet taste |
| Colour | Deep Brownish Colour |
Fact Sheet
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| Fluid | 75 cl |
| Grape Variety | Tinta Negra |
| Alcohol % | 19% ABV |
| Style | Fortified Wine |
| Estate/Producer | Vinhos Barbeito (Madeira) |
| Country | Portugal |
| Region/AOC | Madeira (DOP) |
| Vintage | n/a |
| Making Techniques | Grapes were pressed in a pneumatic press. Arresting of fermentation takes place at the desired degree of sweetness by adding vinic alcohol (96%). This wine achieves its unique characteristics by the estufagem process. It is then matured in oak casks for at least 3 years before blended and bottled. |
| Closure | Natural Cork |
| Cellaring/Ageing Potential | Best served between 13ºC and low room temperature 14ºC, or if you wish with some ice. It should be kept in a cool dry place. This wine was filtered and does not require decanting. It was bottled for drinking nowand will keep well for several months after opening. |
Awards and/or Press Quotes
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| Berliner Wein Trophy 2010 | Gold Medal |