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Barbeito 10 Years Old Sercial Reserva Velha

Barbeito 10 Years Old Sercial Reserva Velha

The depth that only time can bestow
Barbeito 10 Years Old Sercial Reserva Velha
75 cl.
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Details
19.00%
Alcohol 19.00%
Madeira
Production area Madeira
DOP Madeira
Designation of Origin DOP Madeira
Barbeito
Winery Barbeito
Contains sulphites
100% Sercial
Varieties 100% Sercial
14.0
Service 14.0
75 cl.
Volume 75 cl.

Tasting notes Barbeito 10 Years Old Sercial Reserva Velha

White wine Reserva. 168 meses en barrica.

Barbeito 10 Years Old Sercial Reserva Velha is presented with a luminous golden hue and greenish highlights that already suggest its vibrant freshness. On the nose, it combines dried fruits, resin, pine, and a delicate hint of orange leaf, akin to a breeze wafting from the forest to the sea. On the palate, it is tense and elegant, with a saline acidity that caresses the palate and a dry, long, and refreshing finish that seems reluctant to depart. A fortified wine that gracefully accompanies anything from oysters to well-aged Parmesan, transforming any aperitif into a moment of its own brilliance.

Style Barbeito 10 Years Old Sercial Reserva Velha
Young
Barrel
Light
Body
Less aromatic
Very aromatic
Pairing
Charcuterie, Cured cheeses, Mushrooms, Smoked foods, Salads, Seafood, Aperitif

About Barbeito 10 Years Old Sercial Reserva Velha

Barbeito 10 Years Old Sercial Reserva Velha is one of those fortified wines that seem to hail from another era: a blend of a family legacy that withstood plagues, oceanic routes, and historical transformations, and a volcanic island where wine learned to mature at the pace of the Atlantic sun. Each bottle is an invitation to glimpse the living history that Madeira (Portugal) has been crafting for centuries.

Barbeito, founded in 1946 by Mário Barbeito, is today one of the prominent names of the archipelago. Its journey has been marked by bold decisions: abandoning bulk wine to return to the purity of bottling, committing to quality grapes, and preserving a unique style that merges tradition with modernity. Since the arrival of Ricardo Freitas in the 1990s, the house has embarked on a new phase of precision, respect for growers, and a vision that honours the work of previous generations.

Barbeito 10 Years Old Sercial Reserva Velha originates from the vineyards of Jardim da Serra and Ribeira da Janela, places where altitude and a mild climate forge wines of resolute character. After gentle pressing, its fermentation is halted with vinous alcohol, and it then ages between 10 and 14 years in French oak barrels following the Canteiro method, maturing slowly in cellars with stable temperature. The result is a dry and vibrant fortified wine from Madeira, with that precious balance between electric acidity, restrained smoothness, and the depth that only time can confer.

In the glass, it unfolds tense and luminous aromas, with citrus notes, dried fruits, fine wood, and a saline touch reminiscent of the ocean's embrace. On the palate, it is sharp, elegant, and persistent, ideal for accompanying toasted nuts, aged cheeses, fish carpaccios, or simply to mark the beginning of a special after-dinner. Barbeito 10 Years Old Sercial Reserva Velha honours everything Madeira stands for: patience, craftsmanship, and that ancient brilliance that only wines with true history possess.

Barbeito 10 Years Old Sercial Reserva Velha is presented with a luminous golden hue and greenish highlights that already suggest its vibrant freshness. On the nose, it combines dried fruits, resin, pine, and a delicate hint of orange leaf, akin to a breeze wafting from the forest to the sea. On the palate, it is tense and elegant, with a saline acidity that caresses the palate and a dry, long, and refreshing finish that seems reluctant to depart. A fortified wine that gracefully accompanies anything from oysters to well-aged Parmesan, transforming any aperitif into a moment of its own brilliance.

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€41.80 VAT inc.

  • We send it to Portugal with CTT Express to your home
  • The shipment for 12 bottles is €8.50 with CTT Express.
  • For orders over €150 shipping is free with CTT Express.