Blandy's5 YO Reserva Rich NV (Half Litre)

Product code: 4864
£16.65 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, Malmsey
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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, Malmsey

Product Notes

Blandy's 5 YO Reserva Rich is a fine, medium-bodied, golden-colored Madeiran wine that boasts of a complex aroma and flavor profile. Produced exclusively from Tinta Negra grapes, this fortified wine is aged for a minimum of five years in oak casks, which gives it a distinct smoothness and richness to its texture. With a sweet, fruity bouquet of raisins, nuts, and caramel, the palate delights in a fusion of flavors that include notes of roasted nuts, spice, toffee, and honey. Its long finish leaves a delightful aftertaste with a subtle hint of vanilla. Blandy's 5 YO Reserva Rich is an excellent aperitif and also pairs well with savory dishes, desserts, as well as cheese.

Tasting Notes

Lovely golden-chestnut colour with a fine golden rim. Characteristic and classic Madeira bouquet of dried fruits, toffee and hints of oak and spices. Sweet, very rich, smooth and full-bodied, balanced by a very fine acidity. A long aftertaste with notes of honey and spicy oak.

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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