DENOMINATION

Madeira D.O.P.

GRAPE VARIETIES

Malvasia

VINEYARDS AND VINIFICATION

Grapes from various quality vineyards in Arco de São Jorge were used.

Grapes were pressed in a pneumatic press. Arresting of fermentation takes place at the desired degree of sweetness by adding vinic alcohol. (96%)

MATURATION & BOTTLING

This sweet wine is the result of a blend made from a careful selection of several wines produced from the Malvasia Grape. All the wines have been aged over 10 years by the traditional and natural "Canteiro" method in old 620 litre french oak casks stored in different warehouses located around Funchal.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Alcohol: 19,26% Vol.

Baumé: 3,9

Total sugar: 100,0 g/dm3

Volatile acidity: 0,69

pH: 3,53

SERVING & CELLARAGE

This wine was naturally aged in cask and bottled without the use of caramel. To show it at its best serve between larder (12ºC) and low room temperature (19ºC).

TASTING NOTES AND HARMONIES

This wine was filtered and does not require decanting. It is excellent as a digestive but is also exceedingly good with cheeses and desserts. It was bottled ready for drinking and will keep well once opened.