Blandy's Duke of Clarence Madeira

The Blandy's house dates from 1811 and is still in the hands of the original family. In 1925, Blandy's joined the Madeira Wine Association, with the aim of presenting itself more efficiently on the world market. The sales figures doubled after a partnership with the Symington Family in Oporto. Blandy's belongs to the only family where the company has remained in original family hands. The Blandy family still plays a leading role in the quality development of Madeira.

Blandy's is today known as a leader in innovation and quality improvement. Around 200,000 people visit the wine cellars every year. In 1991 all bottles of madeira were given a completely new design. The more modern labeling also encouraged other producers to innovate. Every year it leaves many competitors behind. For three consecutive years, winemaker, Francisco Albuquerque, received the honorary title, "Fortified Winemaker of the Year." During the International Wine & Spirit Competition 2009, Blandy's was named "Best Portuguese Wine Producer." This year (2011), Blandy's is celebrating its 200th anniversary as an independently operating Madeira House.

The Blandy's Madeira is made 100% from the Tinta Negra Mole. The vines grow on volcanic rock, composed of vineyards located in the northern part, near São Vicente and the southern part at Camarade Lobos. Vineyard location at 200 meters above sea level.

The fermentation process of this Madeira takes place (temperature 24 ° C - 26 ° C) on stainless steel using natural yeast cells. After about 2 days, the fermenting must is enriched with wine alcohol, as a result of which the fermentation stops and the madeira retains part of its natural residual sugars. After the fermentation process, the wine is transferred to tanks, called estufa. The tanks are gradually heated by means of running water which flows in pipes between and along the barrels ((45 ° C and 50 ° C). This process takes 3 months, after which the wine - after 3 months of cooling - is transferred to barrels made of American oak and continues to mature until bottling.

In the glass, the Blandy's Duke of Clarence is deep brown with gold-colored reflection. Aromas of honey and raisins. Powerful Madeira style with a velvety, soft fruit flavor. Very suitable as a digestif. The Duke of Clarence has already received many fine awards including the Silver Medal, IWC 2003 Bronze Medal, IWSC 2003. The Blandy's Duke of Clarence Madeira is a perfect dessert wine and is an excellent accompaniment to dried fruit, fruit cake, chocolate pudding, soft cheeses.

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