Blandy’s Madeira • Bual 5yr

The Blandy’s are unique in being the only family of all the original founders of the Madeira wine trade to still own and manage their own original wine company. The family has played a leading role in the development of Madeira wine throughout its long history and in the economic development of this remote Atlantic Island and members of the family continue to live on Madeira maintaining a tradition that goes back to 1811. Blandy’s Madeira remains totally dedicated to the traditions care and craftsmanship of Madeira Wine making and has been owned by the same family for 200 years and seven generations. VINEYARDS: Various quality vineyards at Campanario and Calheta at altitudes of between 100 and 300m. VINIFICATION: Blandy’s 5 year old Bual underwent fermentation off the skins with natural yeast at temperatures between 18°C – 21°C in temperature controlled stainless steel tanks. After approximately 3 days fortification with grape brandy takes place arresting fermentatio