Blandys

The Blandy family is among Madeira's most renowned producers, continuing the tradition of winemaking on the Atlantic island of the same name for over 200 years, now in its seventh generation. Blandy's Madeira Bual 30 Years Medium Rich is the result of decades of aging and masterful blending – a wine with depth, elegance, refinement, and history. The Bual grapes used come from São Jorge in northern Madeira, a region with an ideal microclimate. The blend was composed of the best vintages of the last five decades and aged in the traditional Canteiro system in American oak barrels – with an average age of 32 years. The youngest wine is 11 years old, the oldest 47. On the nose, aromas of candied citrus peel, baked peaches, apricots, and delicate spices are revealed. On the palate, the Madeira impresses with a creamy texture, vibrant acidity, a hint of white pepper, and a long, herbaceous finish. A characterful dessert wine, perfect at 14-16°C with cheese, nuts or as a soloist for special occasions - a masterpiece for lovers of mature Madeira wines.

Blandy's Madeira Bual Colheita Single Harvest 2003 comes from a family steeped in tradition, shaping the Madeira wine trade for over 200 years. This single harvest was produced exclusively from Bual grapes of a particularly dry 2003 vintage – ideal conditions for this heat-loving grape variety, which thrives primarily in the southern slopes of the island. The wine matured for 13 years in the traditional Canteiro system in used American oak barrels. During this time, the barrels were slowly moved from warm attics to cooler cellars over several years – a meticulous process that imparts depth and elegance to the wine. In the glass, it displays a topaz color with greenish reflections. The nose unfolds an intense bouquet of figs, dried fruit, exotic wood, cocoa, vanilla, and aged brandy. On the palate, it is soft, full-bodied, and medium-sweet with lively acidity and subtle spice notes. The finish is long, complex, and luxurious, with hints of toffee, candied fruit, and a touch of salty freshness. A versatile Madeira, ideal at 14°C with cheese, desserts, or simply enjoyed on its own for meditative pleasure.

Blandy's Madeira Malmsey Colheita Single Harvest 2004 comes from the long-established Blandy family, who have been producing top-quality Madeira wines for over 200 years, now in their seventh generation. The Malvasia grapes used contribute intense sweetness and structure, perfectly suited for rich, long-lasting Madeiras. This Single Harvest is based on the 2004 vintage and matured for 14 years using the Canteiro system in used American oak barrels – a technique in which the barrels are moved from warmer to cooler locations over several years. This Madeira was bottled in 2019. In the glass, it displays a topaz color with golden reflections. The nose reveals intense aromas of orange marmalade, sultanas, candied fruit, honey, roasted nuts, and brandy spice. On the palate, it is full-bodied, sweet, and lively with well-integrated acidity, subtle spice, and a balanced structure. The finish is long, fresh, slightly smoky, and characterized by jam, dried fruit, and wood aromas. Served chilled at 12-14°C, this Malmsey is an elegant dessert wine for special occasions or enjoyed on its own.

Blandy's Madeira Verdelho Colheita Single Harvest 2008 comes from one of Madeira's most traditional family wineries, which have shaped the island's winemaking for over 200 years. The Verdelho grape variety was once the most widely cultivated in Madeira and is still considered ideal for producing elegant, off-dry Madeira wines with freshness and structure. This Colheita was made exclusively from the 2008 harvest and aged for ten years in the traditional Canteiro system in used American oak barrels. The natural temperature fluctuations during barrel aging give the wine its depth, complexity, and balanced freshness. In the glass, it shines with a topaz color and golden reflections. The nose reveals intense aromas of candied citrus fruits, dried apricots, and delicate mineral notes. On the palate, it is off-dry, lively, and saline-spicy with a hint of chutney in the long, fruity finish. Served at 14°C, it pairs perfectly with creamy appetizers, soups or exotic fruits - an elegant Madeira for special occasions.