COLOUR
Other
TYPE
Fortified
VINTAGE
Non-Vintage
GRAPE
Bual
PRODUCER
Madeira Wine Company
REGION
Madeira
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Medium - sweet
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Blandy's 10 Years Old Bual is a non-vintage fortified wine from the Madeira region of Portugal, produced by the Madeira Wine Company. The Blandy family, with a winemaking tradition dating back to 1811, is the sole remaining founding family still managing its original company. The Bual grape, primarily grown on Madeira's south coast, is used for this wine. A distinctive aspect of its production is the 'Canteiro' aging system, a traditional method of gradual transfer between different temperature zones in the lodge, which concentrates the wine over an average of 10 years in seasoned American oak casks.
ALCOHOL
19.5%
AVG. PRICE
€45
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
10-16°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Blandy's is the only founding Madeira wine family still managing its original company.
Fact 02
The 'Canteiro' aging system involves gradual temperature changes for concentration.
Fact 03
Bual grapes are known for being relatively easy to grow and vigorous.
Fact 04
This wine is a blend, aged for an average of 10 years.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Blandy's 10 Years Old Bual is produced using the Bual grape. Fermentation takes place off the skins in stainless steel tanks and is halted by the addition of grape brandy after about three days, determining the wine's sweetness. The wine then undergoes an average of 10 years of aging in seasoned American oak casks through the 'Canteiro' system. This traditional method involves moving the wine between different temperature zones in the lodge, which aids in its natural concentration and development. Regular racking and fining are also part of the aging process.
