COLOUR
White
TYPE
Fortified
VINTAGE
1987
GRAPE
Terrantez
PRODUCER
Blandy's
REGION
Madeira
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Medium - sweet
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Blandy's is a historic, family-owned Madeira producer established in 1811, currently managed by the seventh generation of the family. This exceptionally rare single-vintage Madeira is crafted from the Terrantez grape, a noble variety that was on the absolute brink of extinction in the late 1980s. Sourced from the steep volcanic slopes of Câmara de Lobos on the south coast of Madeira island, this release represents a tiny, highly prized parcel that celebrates the rich viticultural heritage of the region.
ALCOHOL
20.0%
AVG. PRICE
€440
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
NO
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-17°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Terrantez was nearly extinct in Madeira in the late 1980s, making this 1987 vintage an exceptionally rare liquid treasure.
Fact 02
Aged for 37 years in seasoned American oak casks using the traditional Canteiro method before bottling in 2024.
Fact 03
Only 1,248 bottles of this highly acclaimed 1987 vintage were ever produced.
Fact 04
Blandy's is the only founding family of the original Madeira wine trade that still owns and manages its estate.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The hand-harvested Terrantez grapes undergo natural yeast fermentation on the skins, which is stopped after approximately four days by fortification with neutral grape spirit to retain natural residual sugars. The wine is then aged for 37 years in seasoned 650-liter American oak casks using the traditional Canteiro method. The casks began their journey on the warm top floor of Blandy's Wine Lodge before gradually moving to cooler lower floors, allowing for a slow, oxidative concentration before bottling in April 2024.
