Barbeito Tinta Negra 2009 (50cl)
Region: Madeira
Producer: Vinhos Barbeito
Why we chose this wine
2009: the year Barack Obama was inaugurated as the 44th President of the United States. A Madeira from this vintage carries that year within it: a wine that has matured patiently in cask for years.
| Volume | 50.0 cl. |
| Grape Variety | Tinta Negra – the island's most widely planted Madeira grape, versatile enough to approach any of the classic styles (dry to sweet), depending on vinification. |
| 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 13-15°C depending on style; versatile with cheese, dried fruit, or enjoyed as a contemplative wine. |
| Alc. | 19.0% |
| Vinification | Traditional Madeira vinification: after fermentation, the Tinta Negra must is fortified (mutage) with neutral grape spirit, in a style that retains both body and lively acidity. |
| Ripening | Aged for more than 17 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.