Barbeito Sweet 3 years
Region: Madeira
Producer: Vinhos Barbeito
Why we chose this wine
The sweetest of Barbeito's 3-year range — an accessible, creamy introduction to Madeira's dessert style.
| 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 dessert wine, or with blue cheese and chocolate. Serve between 15-16°C. |
| Alc. | 20.0% |
| Vinification | Grapes pressed with a pneumatic press; fermentation is stopped early to retain plenty of natural sugar, 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.