Blandy's Alvada 5 years
Region: Madeira
Producer: Madeira Wine Company SA
Why we chose this wine
Lovely dark brown colour. Christmas spice and lime character on nose. Good weight. Lime marmalade on palate. Good balance and good length."
| Volume | 50.0 cl. |
| Grape Variety | Boal & Malvasia |
| Drinking window | Unlimited |
| Serveren bij | perfect with chocolate and cheese |
| Alc. | 20.0% |
| Vinification | A unique blend of 50% Boal and 50% Malvasia, each fermented separately following the traditional Madeira method to the desired sweetness, with the addition of wine spirit. |
| Ripening | Aged a minimum of 5 years in oak casks in Blandy's cellars in Funchal, before the two grape varieties are blended together. |
The producer
Madeira Wine Company SA
This group brings together Blandy's, Leacock's, Cossart Gordon and Miles, and with them an impressive stock of old wines. Chris Blandy and winemaker Francisco Albuquerque make approachable, rounded Madeira with real depth.