Barbeito Medium Sweet 3 years
Region: Madeira
Producer: Vinhos Barbeito
Why we chose this wine
Gold medal winner at the Berliner Wein Trophy (2010 and 2011). Barbeito is known for precision and elegance — this 3-year already shows that character.
| Volume | 75.0 cl. |
| Grape Variety | Tinta Negra |
| Drinking window | Ready to drink; keeps for several months after opening if stored cool and dry. |
| Serveren bij | Excellent as a digestif, or with smoked ham, cheese and dessert. Serve between 13-14°C, optionally with ice. |
| Alc. | 20.0% |
| Vinification | Grapes from Estreito de Câmara de Lobos and São Vicente, pressed with a pneumatic press. Fermentation is arrested at the desired sweetness by adding wine spirit (96%). |
| Ripening | After estufagem, the wine matures for up to 3 years in oak casks before blending and bottling. |
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.