Product details
Blandy's 10 year old Rich Malmsey underwent fermentation off the skins with natural yeast at temperatures between 18°C - 21°C in temperature controlled stainless steel tanks. After approximately 48 hours, fortification with grape brandy takes place, arresting fermentation at the desired degree of sweetness. Blandy’s 10 Year Old Malmsey was aged for 10 years in seasoned American oak casks in the traditional ‘Canteiro’ system, whereby the casks of this wine are gradually transferred from the top floors of the lodge, where it is naturally warmer, to the middle floors and eventually to the ground floor where it is cooler. During this totally natural ageing, the wine underwent regular racking before finally being bottled.
Grape Varieties:
Malvasia
Tasting Notes:
Clear, dark golden brown with green tinges at the rim. Complex and intense nose revealing a bouquet of wood, dried fruits, toffee and spices. Sweet, fresh and smooth with length, full bodied with lingering, smoky characteristics and extremely well balanced acidity. Serve lightly chilled in Summer.
Store and Serve Advices:
As an aperitif serve at a temperature of 10ºC; as a dessert wine serve at 16ºC.
Food Pairing:
Blandy's 10 year old Malmsey is fined and does not require decanting. It is a superb 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.
Allergens:
Contains sulphites.
Reviews and Awards:
. 91 points in Wine Enthusiast Magazine;
. 91 points in Robert Parker;
. 90 points in Wine Spectator Magazine;
. 89 points in CellarTracker;
. 18 points in Vinho Grandes Escolhas;
. Silver medal International Wine & Spirit Competition 2014;
. Bronze medal Decanter World Wine Awards 2014;
. Silver medal International Wine & Spirit Competition 2013;
. Gold medal International Wine Challenge 2013;
. Bronze medal Decanter World Wine Awards 2012;
. Silver medal International Wine & Spirit Competition 2012;
. Silver medal San Francisco International Wine Competition 2009;
. Commended Decanter World Wine Awards 2005.
Disclaimer:
This product does not contain any outer box and it's sold as presented on the pictures. If you have any specific instructions, please contact our customer service team and we will do our best to fulfill your request.
91 points·Blandys 10 years Rich Malmsey Madeira
expand_moreMildly syrupy in texture, this is an intensely sweet Madeira balanced by racy acidity. Rancio and brown sugar aromas lead the way, followed by flavors of caramelized nuts, molasses and burnt citrus peel. Excellent length on the finish, where the crisp acids really shine.