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Barbeito 10-year-old Sercial Reserva Velha NV

Madeira

Jancis Robinson MW was bowled over by this Barbeito Madeira – “Sercial and Barbeito seem like a marriage made in heaven”. This is the driest style – very pure with crisp acidity cutting through the fathoms of ripe, tense fruit. Take time to savour.

Beyond the Label

Tasting notes

Bright, tangy, citrus fruit with more and more flavours coming through

Aroma

Powerful, herby, citrus and nutty nose. Just marvel at the depth

Barbeito 10-year-old Sercial Reserva Velha NV

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  • 19.0% ABV
  • 14.25 Units
  • 750.00 ml
  • 31 December, 2021

Founded only in 1946, Barbeito may be the youngest Madeira house on this remarkable island, but it certainly more than holds its own. Third generation Ricardo de Freitas now runs the show. Jancis Robinson MW called Barbeito “the established star of this atmospheric Atlantic island”. This bodega produces the full range of styles and was first to pioneer Colheitas (single vintage). Dedicated to the production of pure, authentic Madeira, the cellar has won much praise worldwide for its efforts, with perhaps the greatest adulation going to this 10 year old Sercial. Sercial is not only the name of the style, but of the grape, too. It is the driest version, yet has fathoms of flavour, richness and fruit. Truly a creation to sip slowly and relish.

"Racy with that wonderful purity and acidity, yet heady and with massive depth of fruit. A marvel" Jancis Robinson MW
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