Blandy's Terrantez 1980
Region: Madeira
Producer: Madeira Wine Company SA
Why we chose this wine
1980: the year CNN became the first 24-hour news channel. A Madeira from this vintage is a living piece of history — a wine that has been ageing for generations, owing its character to decades of patient cask maturation.
| Volume | 75.0 cl. |
| Grape Variety | Terrantez – a rare, nearly extinct Madeira grape, prized for its unique balance of vivid acidity and subtle sweetness. |
| 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 13-14°C, a fascinating pairing for aged cheese or almond biscuits — best enjoyed on its own to appreciate its complexity. |
| Alc. | 20.0% |
| Vinification | Traditional Madeira vinification: after fermentation, the Terrantez must is fortified (mutage) with neutral grape spirit, in a style that retains both body and lively acidity. |
| Ripening | Aged for more than 46 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
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.