Name |
Blandy's Rainwater |
Type |
Fortified |
Sub-Tipo |
Madeira |
Region |
Madeira
|
Official designation |
Madeira |
Age |
3 years old. |
Producer |
Symington Family Estates, Vinhos, Lda.
|
|
Alcohol Content |
18.00 |
Sugar |
78 g/l |
Ageing |
Blandy's Rainwater was transferred to 'estufa' tanks where the wine underwent a cyclic heating and cooling process between 45°C and 50°C over a period of 3 months. After 'estufagem' the wine was aged for three years in American oak casks and then underwent racking and fining before the blend was assembled and bottled. |
Consumption |
Blandy's Rainwater was transferred to 'estufa' tanks where the wine underwent a cyclic
heating and cooling process between 45°C and 50°C over a period of 3 months. After 'estufagem' the wine was aged for three years in American oak casks and then underwent racking and fining before the blend was assembled and bottled. Rainwater is a medium dry pale Madeira that is delicious taken chilled before meals but also goes well with dessert. |
Aroma |
Nutty aromas. |
Flavour |
Light flavour, but firm acidity and medium length”. Eegant and refined bouquet. |
|