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This Madeira wine has been crafted from the volcanic, sub-tropical Portuguese island of Madeira, located some 400 miles off the Northwest African coast. The Blandy's are unique in being the only family of all the original founders of the Madeira wine trade to still own and manage their wine company, maintaining a tradition that goes back to 1811.
This wine is part of a wine range we called "The Dukes' Collection", honouring the Dukes of England. This is the richest style of Madeira, full bodied, soft textured and is a superb accompaniment to dessert dishes, especially fruitcakes, chocolate puddings and soft cheese, but also a splendid after-dinner drink.
Madeira is made on the sub-tropical island of the same name situated in the Atlantic Ocean, some 400 miles off North Africa. Blandy's, established in 1811, is the leading producer of premium quality Madeira and still owned and managed by direct descendants of the founder, John Blandy.
Manufacturer Marketing
The Blandy family are unique as they are the only family of all the original founders of the Madeira wine trade to still own and manage their original wine company. Throughout its long history, the family has played a leading role in the development of Madeira wine. They continue to live and work on the island, maintaining a tradition that goes back to 1811; 2 centuries of fine wine production.
Features
Wine of Madeira, Portugal, Family owned winery
Further Description
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Brand
Blandy's
Instructions
It is a splendid after-dinner drink.
Preparation and Usage
It is best served chilled, as a superb accompaniment to dessert dishes and a great after dinner drink.
Serving temperature 15°C 59ºF
Allergy Information
Contains Sulphites
ABV (%)
17
Grape Variety
Tinta Negra Mole
Tasting Notes
The richest style of Madeira; this is a full-bodied and soft textured wine, deep golden brown in colour, with aromas of honey and raisins
Serving Suggestions
It is best served chilled, as a superb accompaniment to dessert dishes and a great after dinner drink
Producer
Madeira Wine Company
Agent
Joh E Fells & Sons Ltd
Winemaker
Francisco Albuquerque
History
The Blandy family is unique in being the only family of all the original founders of the Madeira wine trade to still own and manage their own original wine company. Throughout its long history on the island, the family has played a leading role in the development of Madeira wine. Members of the family continues to live on Madeira, maintaining a tradition that goes back to 1811: 2 centuries of fine wine production.
Regional Information
Madeira is a Portuguese island located off the African coast. It has a long heritage of wine production and is famous for its unique wine style. The island is an extinct volcano and as a result has some of the steepest vineyards in the world. The vines are heavily influenced by the sea, which are visible from the vineyards and its volcanic soils give the wines an incredible minerality.
Current Vintage
NV
Vinification Details
Madeira is unique in that the wines are softly heated in a process known as 'estufagem'. This entails softly heating the wines over a 3 month period to create the caramel and dried fruit flavour for which Madeira is famed. Following 'estufagem' the wines are then matured in oak for an average of 3 years to add complexity and a velvety texture.
Units
12.8
Type of Closure
Cork Stopper
Country of Origin
Portugal
Packed In
Portugal
Manufacturer
John E Fells & Sons Ltd., Herts, WD4 8LH, UK.
Return To Address
WWW.BLANDYS.COM John E Fells & Sons Ltd., Herts, WD4 8LH, UK.
Package Type
Glass Bottle
Recycling Information
Pack - Glass
Other Information
Full Product Name: Madeira Wine
Allergen Information
Contains Sulphites
Dietary Information
Contains Sulphur Dioxide/Sulphites
Nutritional Data
Typical Values
(Per 100 mL):
Energy
607 kJ / 145 kcal
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