Types of wine
| Name | Blandy's Verdelho 5 anos |
| Type | Fortified |
| Sub-Tipo | Madeira |
| Region | Madeira |
| Official designation | Madeira |
| Age | 5 years old |
| Producer | Symington Family Estates, Vinhos, Lda. |
| Alcohol Content | 19.00 |
| Sugar | 78g/l |
| Containers | 0.75 l |
| Ageing | Blandy's 5 year old Verdelho was aged in American oak casks in the traditional 'Canteiro' system. This comprises of the gentle heating of the wine in the lofts of the lodges in Funchal. Over the years the wine is transferred from the top floors to the middle floors and eventually to the ground floor where it is cooler. After this gradual 'estufagem' the wine underwent racking and fining before the blend was assembled and bottled. |
| Consumption | Blandy's 5 year old Verdelho is fined and does not require decanting. It is excellent as an aperitif but is also exceedingly good with soups, feathered game and patês. It has been bottled when ready for drinking and will keep for several months after opening. |
| Colour | Clear, topaz colour, with a golden rim. |
| Aroma | Complex nose, revealing a fresh bouquet with raisins, dried fruits, wood and spices. |
| Flavour | Gorgeous full-bodied mouth feel on the palate with slightly smoked rich creamy flavours and tones of honey, introduced by luxurious warm full orangey aromas. |
| Awards | Silver Medal, IWC 2001 Silver Medal, IWC 2002 |
Send by e-mail 
Del.ici.ous 
Twitter 
More options 
