Barbeito Malvazia 1900
Region: Madeira
Producer: Vinhos Barbeito
Why we chose this wine
1900: the year the World's Fair opened its doors in Paris. A Madeira from this vintage is a living piece of history — a wine that has been ageing for generations, owing its character to decades of patient cask maturation.
| Volume | 75.0 cl. |
| Grape Variety | 100% Malvazia (Malmsey) – the sweetest of the classic Madeira grapes, giving lush, dark wines with notes of dried figs, caramel and toasted nuts. |
| Drinking window | Ready to drink now — thanks to the nature of Madeira, this wine remains stable for many years, both in bottle and after opening. |
| Serveren bij | Served between 15-16°C, ideal with chocolate-based desserts, dried fruit and nuts, or enjoyed as a digestif after the meal. |
| Alc. | 20.0% |
| Vinification | Traditional Madeira vinification: fermentation of the Malvazia must is interrupted early by fortification (mutage) with neutral grape spirit, preserving much of the grapes' natural sugar. |
| Ripening | Aged for more than 126 years using the traditional canteiro method: in oak casks in the naturally heated lodges (armazéns) of the wine house, giving the Madeira its characteristic oxidative character and remarkable longevity. |
The producer
Vinhos Barbeito
Since Ricardo Diogo Freitas took over the family business in 1991, Barbeito has gone all in on quality. His Madeiras stand out for their purity and fresh acidity. The international press calls him a game changer.