Blandy's Malmsey 15 y old -50 cl
Region: Madeira
Producer: Madeira Wine Company SA
Why we chose this wine
Malvasia (Malmsey) is the sweetest of the classic Madeira grapes. This 15 years shows extra depth and layering from the longer ageing.
| Volume | 50.0 cl. |
| Grape Variety | Malvasia (Malmsey) |
| 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 | Malvasia grapes are pressed and fermented; fermentation is stopped early to retain plenty of natural sugar, by adding wine spirit, following the traditional Madeira method. |
| Ripening | Aged a minimum of 15 years in oak casks in Blandy's cellars in Funchal. |
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.