Madeira Wine Blandy’s 15 Years Rich Malmsey 50cl
GRAPE VARIETIES: Malmsey ( Malvasia )
VINEYARDS
Various quality vineyards including São Jorge at altitudes between 150-200m.
VINIFICATION
Blandy’s 15 year old Rich Malmsey underwent fermentation off the skins with natural yeast at temperatures between 18°C – 21°C in temperature controlled stainless steel tanks. After approximately 48 hours, fortification with grape brandy takes place, arresting fermentation at the desired degree of sweetness.
MATURATION
Blandy’s 15 Year Old Malmsey was aged for 15 years in seasoned American oak casks in the traditional “Canteiro” system, whereby the casks of this wine are gradually transferred from the top floors of the lodge, where it is naturally warmer, to the middle floors and eventually to the ground floor where it is cooler. During this totally natural ageing, the wine underwent regular racking before finally being bottled.
SPECIFICATION
Alcohol: 19% ABV
pH: 3.6
Residual Sugar: 125 g/l
Total Acidity: 7 g/l tartaric acid
Baumé: 5
SERVING & CELLARAGE
Blandy’s 15 year old Malmsey is fined and does not require decanting. It is a superb accompaniment to dessert dishes, especially fruit, cakes, rich chocolate puddings and cheeses. It has been bottled when ready for drinking and will keep for several months after opening.
AWARDS
Gold Medal, IWC 1998, 1999 & 2002 Silver Medal, IWC 2005, 2008 Silver Medal, IWSC 2005 Gold Medal, IWC 2006 Silver Medal (Best in Class), IWSC 2008 Silver Medal, Decanter Awards 2008
TASTING NOTES
Clear, dark golden brown with very strong legs. Characteristic bouquet with complex dried fruits and wood, toffee and vanilla. Sweet, smooth, full bodied, complex, and a long finish of nuts and dark chocolate.
