Free shipping and a free corkscrew for first orders over €99 with the code BEM-VINDO

Decántalo
Contact
Barbeito 10 Years Old Verdelho Reserva Velha

Barbeito 10 Years Old Verdelho Reserva Velha

Elegance crafted in Madeira
Barbeito 10 Years Old Verdelho Reserva Velha
75 cl.
redeemGet €0.84 in Saldo Decántalo by buying this product
  • 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.
Details
19.00%
Alcohol 19.00%
Madeira
Production area Madeira
DOP Madeira
Designation of Origin DOP Madeira
Barbeito
Winery Barbeito
Contains sulphites
100% verdelho
Varieties 100% verdelho
12.0
Service 12.0
75 cl.
Volume 75 cl.

Tasting notes Barbeito 10 Years Old Verdelho Reserva Velha

White wine Reserva. 120 meses en barrica.

Barbeito 10 Years Old Verdelho Reserva Velha exhibits a bright, clear golden hue that reflects its radiance. On the nose, delicate citrus notes are discernible, intertwined with floral and honey undertones. On the palate, it reveals a smooth texture, perfectly balanced, with a persistence that entices one to savour every sip.

Style Barbeito 10 Years Old Verdelho Reserva Velha
Young
Barrel
Light
Body
Less aromatic
Very aromatic
Pairing
Fruity desserts, Pasta, White fish, Aperitif, Charcuterie, Oily fish

About Barbeito 10 Years Old Verdelho Reserva Velha

Breaking with tradition always carries a hint of the subversive, an indefinable quality that blends respect with rebellion. But, let's be honest, thanks to these small (or large) revolutions, we now enjoy some of the greatest successes in the culinary and wine worlds. And when it comes to breaking the mould in Madeira, there is one name that cannot be overlooked: Ricardo Diogo Freitas.

Grandson of the founder and current owner of Barbeito, Ricardo represents the third generation of this winery located on the small volcanic island of Madeira. Yet, beyond carrying the family legacy, Ricardo dared to challenge a rule that had governed the island's wine production for decades: the addition of sugar to the wines. He decided to eliminate it entirely, becoming the first winery in Madeira to adopt this practice. A bold decision, which surely raised eyebrows at first, but today bears fruit in the form of elegant, balanced wines with a distinct character.

A perfect example of this philosophy is Barbeito 10 Years Old Verdelho Reserva Velha. This medium dry wine, made from the verdelho variety, has spent 10 years maturing in French oak casks, following the traditional Canteiro method, which allows the wine to breathe slowly and develop complexity and depth.

The vinification, however, retains every ounce of precision: the grapes are pressed in a continuous press and fermentation is halted by the addition of vinic alcohol at 96% when the desired level of sweetness is reached. The result is a fortified wine that combines the island's richness and intensity with a modern, clean style, where the fruit and minerality speak for themselves.

Breaking traditions is not easy. It requires vision, patience, and above all, confidence. But when done with passion and knowledge, the outcome can be extraordinary. Like Barbeito 10 Years Old Verdelho Reserva Velha, which demonstrates that sometimes, saying “no” to the established is the first step in creating something truly memorable.


 

Barbeito 10 Years Old Verdelho Reserva Velha exhibits a bright, clear golden hue that reflects its radiance. On the nose, delicate citrus notes are discernible, intertwined with floral and honey undertones. On the palate, it reveals a smooth texture, perfectly balanced, with a persistence that entices one to savour every sip.

Real reviews from customers who have purchased this product

€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.