Blandy's - Verdelho Madeira Vintage 1982 (750ml) Teroldego Rotaliano

Blandy's - Verdelho Madeira Vintage 1982 (750ml) Teroldego Rotaliano97 Decanter Review Date: 08 2023 Made from grapes grown at Porto Moniz on the cool northwest corner of Madeira island. Deep amber mahogany colour, with immediacy on the nose: spiced prune, date and dried fig richness all come singing from the glass, just verging on high toned (1. 3g l volatile acidity). Glorious quince marmalade richness (108 g l residual sugar) and intensity offset by penetrating acidity and bitter sweet astringency. Lovely focus mid

Unbelievably pure

Drink after 2020

Left on light lees for a short period before blending

The sweet red juice ferments slowly for more than 2 months in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature

Average age of vines: 35 years

Mild taste with ripe fruit balsamic aromas

hillside emphasizes texture and density

and within the vintage it definitely has plenty to offer

but who can wait that long

whose domaine is an impeccably restored 18th century manor house in Gevrey-Chambertin

Thick and caramelized like bacon

with a lively core of acidity and tannins