Description

Barbeito Madeira Rainwater – 5 Years Reserve (Medium Dry)

Denomination: Madeira D.O.P

Grape Varieties:80% Tinta Negra and 20% Verdelho.

Tasting Notes and Harmonies

Gold colour and quite aromatic! Caramel, nuts, almonds, candied fruits. Full, and extreme softness. Long and fresh. Excellent as an aperitif, with salted nuts, olives, tapas, consommé and cheese.

Vineyards and Vinification

Grapes from various quality vineyards from Estreito de Câmara de Lobos and Prazeres 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 and Bottling

Tinta Negra and Verdelho aged in French oak casks during 5 years by the Canteiro method. For this blend we selected wines from our warehouses with stable temperatures year round that originate a very well balanced wine in sugar and acidity.

Technical Specifications

Alcohol: 18,84% Vol.

Baumé: 2,1

Total sugar: 72,2 g/l

Volatile acidity: 0,38

pH: 3,48

Bottle Size: 500ml

SERVING & CELLARAGE

This wine was naturally aged in casks and bottled in its purest state. To show it at its best serve between 11oC and 12oC and should be kept in a cool dry place. This wine was filtered and does not require decanting. It was bottled ready for drinking and will keep well several months after opening.