Types of wine
| Name | Blandy's Alvada |
| 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 | 130.0 g/l |
| Containers | 0.50 l |
| Ageing | Blandy's Alvada was aged for 5 years 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. The wine underwent racking and fining before the blend was assembled and bottled. |
| Consumption | Blandy's Alvada is fined and does not require decanting. It is a fine 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. |
| Colour | Lovely golden-chestnut colour with a fine golden rim. |
| Aroma | Characteristic and classic Madeira bouquet of dried fruits, toffee and hints of oak and spices. |
| Flavour | Palate: sweet, very rich, smooth and fullbodied, balanced by a very fine acidity. A long aftertaste with notes of honey and spicy oak. |
| Awards | Best New Releases, Decanter Magazine, February 2003 Silver medal, IWC 2003 Silver Medal, IWSC 2005 Silver Medal, IWC 2006 |
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