COLOUR
Other
TYPE
Fortified
VINTAGE
2004
GRAPE
Malmsey
PRODUCER
Blandy's
REGION
Madeira
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Sweet
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Blandy's Malmsey Colheita 2004 is a single-harvest Madeira wine from the Madeira Wine Company, a producer with over 200 years of history. Made from the Malmsey grape, this fortified wine originates from the island of Madeira, Portugal. The 'Colheita' designation indicates it is from a single vintage and has undergone significant cask aging. This particular wine was aged for 14 years using the traditional 'Canteiro' system before being bottled in 2019, highlighting a commitment to traditional winemaking practices.
ALCOHOL
20.0%
AVG. PRICE
€61
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
15-15°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Colheita means 'harvest' in Portuguese, signifying a single-year vintage Madeira.
Fact 02
The 'Canteiro' aging system uses natural heat and humidity in lodge attics.
Fact 03
Madeira wines are known for their incredible aging potential, often lasting centuries.
Fact 04
This wine was aged for 14 years before its 2019 bottling.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Blandy's Malmsey Colheita 2004 is produced using traditional Madeira winemaking techniques. Fermentation occurs in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks and is stopped by fortification with grape spirit. The wine then undergoes extended aging for 14 years in seasoned American oak casks through the 'Canteiro' system. This process involves maturation in the warm attics of the lodge, allowing for gradual development and concentration. The wine was bottled in 2019.
