Barbeito Verdelho 50 y old
Region: Madeira
Producer: Vinhos Barbeito
Why we chose this wine
An exceptionally rare, very old Verdelho from Barbeito's reserves — a textbook example of how Madeira can age for decades without losing its freshness.
| Volume | 75.0 cl. |
| Grape Variety | Verdelho |
| Drinking window | Ready to drink; a rare, very old wine that keeps for months after opening if stored cool and dry. |
| Serveren bij | Excellent enjoyed on its own as an aperitif, or as a wine for quiet contemplation after a meal. Serve between 12-14°C. |
| Alc. | 19.0% |
| Vinification | Verdelho grapes are pressed and fermented; fermentation is stopped at the medium-dry level by adding wine spirit, following the traditional Madeira method. |
| Ripening | Blended from reserve wines with an average age of 50 years, aged in oak casks in Barbeito's cellars in Funchal. |
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.