Blandy's15 YO Bual Medium Sweet NV (Half Litre)

Product code: 4856
£29.20 inc VAT
Portugal
Fortified Wine from
Madeira, Portugal
Country
Country: Portugal
Region
Region: Madeira
Type
Type: Fortified Wine
Winery
Winery: Blandy's
Alcohol
Alcohol: 19%
Volume
Volume: 500 ml
Winemaker
Winemaker: Francisco Albuquerque
Grape
Grape: Bual
Grape: 100% Bual
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Country
Country: Portugal
Region
Region: Madeira
Type
Type: Fortified Wine
Winery
Winery: Blandy's
Alcohol
Alcohol: 19%
Volume
Volume: 500 ml
Winemaker
Winemaker: Francisco Albuquerque
Grape
Grape: Bual
Grape: 100% Bual

Product Notes

Blandy's 15 YO Bual Medium Sweet is a rich and mellow Madeira with a deep amber colour that delights the eye. It reveals intense aromas of dried fruits, raisins, and oak wood on the nose and a velvety smoothness on the palate. The medium sweetness is balanced by refreshing acidity, making it an excellent aperitif with a nutty flavour and a hint of orange peel. On the finish, it is long and complex, leaving a warm, satisfying sensation in the mouth. This Madeira is perfect for dessert pairing with caramelized fruit tarts, cheese, and nuts. It is a testament to the unparalleled quality of blending and ageing techniques at Blandy's.

Tasting Notes

Clear, amber color with a golden rim. Characteristic, complex, good intensity, strong bouquet of dried fruits (figs, prunes, almonds), wood and vanilla. Medium sweet, smooth, good balanced, long and exuberant aftertaste bodied and warm.

About the Winery

Blandy's

Established in 1811 in Portugal’s Madeira region, Blandy’s holds the distinction of being the only family from the original Madeira Wine Trade to run and manage its own wine company to date. For over two centuries, the Blandy family members have been creating exceptional wines from the family’s estate in Madeira.

The Madeira Island, one of the two autonomous regions of Portugal, is originally an archipelago. Its history dates back to as early as 1419. The island stretches across 741 sq. km, out of which around 490 hectares belong to vineyards. This region is rich in volcanic soils, and it is known for its subtropical and temperate climate, which helps to grow many varietals of grapes here.

The Blandy family is known for building a cordial relationship with the local growers of the region. As per agreements that have been in place for over two centuries now, the family owns three vineyards in the Madeira region. The first one is the 5-hectare vineyard of Quinta do Bispo, towards the north of Madeira Island. Here, Sercial, Verdelho and Malvasia de Sao Jorge varietals grow in plenty.

The second vineyard of the family is located at Quinta do Furao, and it comprises a total area of 2 hectares. Here, varietals like Sercial and Verdelho are grown. The third vineyard of Blandy’s is known as Quinta de Santa Luzia. Andrew Blandy, the seventh generation member of the prestigious Blandy family, currently owns this 1-hectare vineyard located towards the south of Madeira Island. Here some of the best white varietals of the region, such as, Sercial, Verdelho, Terrantez, Bual and Tinta Negra can be found.

All over the island, you can find Blandy’s vines planted in the form of steep terraces. While some follow the traditional latada style (2500 to 3000 vines per hectare), some regions follow the espalier style (4600 to 5200 vines per hectare) of planting vines.

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