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Barbeito Madeira

From a dark period during the Second World War to being called "the Lafite of Madeira" by Jancis Robinson herself. Barbeito is family-run Madeira across three generations.

  • Bottle of Barbeito Boal Reserva 5 year Portuguese Madeira wine
    Item no.: 22227865480-67093-0120

    Vinhos Barbeito was founded in 1946, at a time when the Madeira industry was in decline, and has since grown into one of the island's most respected producers.

    Expert's Description

    Barbeito Boal Reserva is a Fortified Wine from Madeira, Portugal, with an alcohol content of 19%. Mário Barbeito de Vasconcelos, a former accountant for rival house Borges, saw an opportunity amid the industry's decline and began buying substantial stocks of old vintages from important families. After his death in 1985, his daughter Manuela de Vasconcelos took over management, and under her leadership Barbeito became, in 1993, the first Madeira producer to voluntarily switch its entire production to bottle ageing - today the house is one of only eight remaining Madeira producers. The Boal grape gives a medium-sweet style, and the Reserva designation indicates an average ageing time of around 5 years.

    Tasting Notes

    Nose

    Nuts, honey and a hint of orange peel on the nose.

    Palate

    Complex and slightly waxy on the palate with citrus-driven acidity and nutty notes.

    Finish

    The finish is long with a hint of almond.

    Serving & Food Pairing

    Serve at 14-16°C in a Madeira glass. Pairs well with blue cheese, walnuts or enjoyed on its own after the meal.

    Specifications

    Name: Boal Reserva
    Producer/Winery: Barbeito
    Region/Country: Madeira, Portugal
    Age: 5 years
    ABV: 19%
    Size: 50 CL
    Serving temperature: 14-16°C
    Decanting recommended: No
    Glass type: Madeira glass
    EAN no.: 5601519222409

    Flavour Profile

    Complex · Nutty · Honey · Waxy

    Did You Know?

    Barbeito was the first Madeira producer to voluntarily switch its entire production to bottle ageing in 1993 instead of cask ageing, a step that has since become a key part of the house's identity as a quality-focused, innovative producer.

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    • 1pcs.
      24,00EUR
   

About Barbeito Madeira

Vinhos Barbeito is one of Madeira's most respected wine houses, known for handcrafted wines with deep respect for the island's classical roots. The house produces some of the most sought-after Madeira wines on the market and has, across three generations, held to a philosophy that true quality demands time and patience.

History & Background

Vinhos Barbeito was founded in 1946 by Mário Barbeito de Vasconcelos, at a time when the Madeira industry had ground almost to a halt because of the Second World War. Mário believed in the future and in the idea that the value of true Madeira could only rise as production of young vintages declined. His daughter Manuela gradually took over the business in the 1970s, and in the mid-1990s she began handing the reins to her son Ricardo Freitas, who brought fresh energy and deep respect for the classical roots into the house.

Production & Style

Barbeito's wines are made using traditional Madeira methods, where the wine is heated and oxidised over long periods to achieve the characteristic complex, lightly caramelised style. Ricardo Freitas's craftsmanship earned him Portugal's Winemaker of the Year in 2010, and Barbeito's 20-year-old Malvasia was named Portugal's wine of the year in 2011.

Signature Style

Complex, Nutty, Caramelised
The flavour offers dried figs, nuts and caramel, with a lively acidity that gives the Madeira its characteristic freshness despite years of ageing.

Facts

Wine houseVinhos Barbeito
Established1946
RegionMadeira
CountryPortugal
Pronouncedbar-BAY-to
OwnerFamily-owned (the Barbeito family)
Grape varietiesSercial, Verdelho, Bual, Malvasia, Tinta Negra
Official websitevinhosbarbeito.com

Did You Know?

British wine critic Jancis Robinson has called Barbeito "the Lafite of Madeira" - a comparison to the legendary Bordeaux house Château Lafite Rothschild.

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