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Barbeito Tinta Negra Medium Sweet

Barbeito Tinta Negra Medium Sweet

When Madeira is cloaked in intensity and sweetness
Barbeito Tinta Negra Medium Sweet
50 cl.
2007
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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% Tinta Negra
Varieties 100% Tinta Negra
16.0
Service 16.0
50 cl.
Volume 50 cl.

Tasting notes Barbeito Tinta Negra Medium Sweet 2007

Red wine Aged in wood.

Barbeito Tinta Negra Medium Sweet 2007 boasts a hazel hue, with aromas reminiscent of apricot jam, dried fruits, figs, honey, and caramel. On the palate, it presents as elegant and complex, well-balanced, with excellent acidity, clean and full-bodied, leaving a long and enveloping finish that lingers on the palate.

Style Barbeito Tinta Negra Medium Sweet
Fruity
Spicy
Young
Barrel
Light
Body
Pairing
Aperitif, Cured cheeses, Blue cheeses, Foie-gras, Soft cheeses

About Barbeito Tinta Negra Medium Sweet

If there is one thing that defines Barbeito, it is their refusal to play it safe. Since 1946, this winery has blended tradition with boldness, and it is evident in every bottle. We are not merely talking about maintaining vineyards and bottling wine; we are talking about breaking with convention, challenging tradition, and daring to do what others would not. In the 90s, Ricardo Freitas made the decision to cease exporting wine in bulk, sacrificing half of the company's revenue to focus on quality and reputation. That is the Barbeito way: taking risks to raise the standard.

Tinta Negra Medium Sweet perfectly embodies that spirit. Its tinta negra grapes are sourced from select vineyards in Estreito de Câmara de Lobos and São Vicente, where the sun, the Atlantic winds, and the slopes work their magic. After a gentle pressing in a pneumatic press, fermentation is halted with the addition of vinous alcohol (96%), achieving the perfect balance of sweetness. However, what truly sets this wine apart is the estufagem process, which heats the wine to develop aromas, flavour, and complexity, typical of Madeira and mastered only by those daring enough to innovate. Following this, the wine matures for up to 3 years in oak casks, developing complexity and smoothness without losing its character.

In the end, Barbeito Tinta Negra Medium Sweet is a testament to the fact that prioritising quality and daring to break the mould can result in something unforgettable. A Madeira with history, personality, and character, it makes it clear that when Barbeito refuses to play it safe, the entire Madeira wins.


 

2007

Barbeito Tinta Negra Medium Sweet 2007 boasts a hazel hue, with aromas reminiscent of apricot jam, dried fruits, figs, honey, and caramel. On the palate, it presents as elegant and complex, well-balanced, with excellent acidity, clean and full-bodied, leaving a long and enveloping finish that lingers on the palate.

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  • 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.