Ricardo de Freitas is the third generation to run this small company, since grandfather Mario Barbeito set himself up in business in 1946. Over the last ten years Ricardo has transformed the operation into what must be the most dynamic of all Madeira shippers and it is now 50% owned by the Japanese company Kinoshita Shoji. The follow up to the maiden 1995 vintage sees Barbeito moving into a clear style for their Single Harvest bottlings. This is all about finesse, a lightness of touch even, but in a clearly medium dry balance of fruit and zestiness. (6 x 50 cl)
Region:
Portugal, Island of Madeira
Producer:
Barbeito
Product ID:
48525
Barbeito FRASQUEIRA VERDELHO 1981 Madeira
Description: Ricardo de Freitas is the third generation to run this small company, since grandfather Mario Barbeito set himself up in business in 1946. Over the last ten years Ricardo has transformed the operation into what must be the most dynamic of all Madeira shippers and it is now 50% owned by the Japanese company Kinoshita Shoji. Frasqueira Bottlings are single vintage Madeiras from noble varieties which cannot be bottled before spending a minimum of 20 years in cask, and which may only be made by the canteiro method. This wine comes in 50cl bottles but is only available in limited quantities. (6 x 50 cl) Price: £203.94
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Barbeito FRASQUEIRA BOAL 1982 Madeira
Description: Ricardo de Freitas is the third generation to run this small company, since grandfather Mario Barbeito set himself up in business in 1946. Over the last ten years Ricardo has transformed the operation into what must be the most dynamic of all Madeira shippers and it is now 50% owned by the Japanese company Kinoshita Shoji. Frasqueira Bottlings are single vintage Madeiras from noble varieties which cannot be bottled before spending a minimum of 20 years in cask, and which may only be made by the canteiro method. This Boal boasts considerable weight and complexity, but carries with it a freshness while being weighty, not bone dry, focussed and long. This wine is only available in limited quantities. (6 x 75 cl) Price: £341.77
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Barbeito VB Verdelho Boal Madeira Lote1
Description: Ricardo de Freitas is the third generation to run this small company, since grandfather Mario Barbeito set himself up in business in 1946. Over the last ten years Ricardo has transformed the operation into what must be the most dynamic of all Madeira shippers and it is now 50% owned by the Japanese company Kinoshita Shoji. This is a medium dry blend of Verdelho and Boal. Available in 50cl Bottles. (6 x 50 cl) Price: £109.09
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Barbeito BOAL 5 Year Old Madeira
Description: Ricardo de Freitas is the third generation to run this small company, since grandfather Mario Barbeito set himself up in business in 1946. Over the last ten years Ricardo has transformed the operation into what must be the most dynamic of all Madeira shippers and it is now 50% owned by the Japanese company Kinoshita Shoji. This fine Madeira boasts a rich array of flavours including Stem Ginger, Barley Sugar, Caramel and dried fruits. (12 x 75 cl) Price: £119.88
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Barbeito 10 Year Old Reserve Sercial Madeira
Description: Ricardo de Freitas is the third generation to run this small company, since grandfather Mario Barbeito set himself up in business in 1946. Over the last ten years Ricardo has transformed the operation into what must be the most dynamic of all Madeira shippers and it is now 50% owned by the Japanese company Kinoshita Shoji. Ricardo's approach to Cerceal, or using its Anglicised name Sercial, is not to make it as raspingly dry as you might expect, which results in a deliciously rounded interpretation of this wine. (6 x 75 cl) Price: £138.79
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Barbeito 10 Year Old Reserve Malvasia Madeira
Description: Ricardo de Freitas is the third generation to run this small company, since grandfather Mario Barbeito set himself up in business in 1946. Over the last ten years Ricardo has transformed the operation into what must be the most dynamic of all Madeira shippers and it is now 50% owned by the Japanese company Kinoshita Shoji. Ricardo doesn't believe in acidity adjustment and this is reflected in his Malvasia that does not cloy, but retains a delicious zestiness that combines with flavours of toffee and fudge. (6 x 75 cl) Price: £138.79
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Barbeito VERAMAR BOAL Reserve Madeira
Description: Ricardo de Freitas is the third generation to run this small company, since grandfather Mario Barbeito set himself up in business in 1946. Over the last ten years Ricardo has transformed the operation into what must be the most dynamic of all Madeira shippers and it is now 50% owned by the Japanese company Kinoshita Shoji. The ideal introduction to canteiro Madeiras, it has a lovely 'caramel and walnuts' style of Boal, with good zippy acidity, and a remarkably long finish. Available in 50cl Bottles. (6 x 50 cl) Price: £63.84
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Barbeito 10 Year Old Reserve Boal Madeira
Description: Ricardo de Freitas is the third generation to run this small company, since grandfather Mario Barbeito set himself up in business in 1946. Over the last ten years Ricardo has transformed the operation into what must be the most dynamic of all Madeira shippers and it is now 50% owned by the Japanese company Kinoshita Shoji. This fortified wine walks a terrific tightrope between acidity and sweetness, and could be enjoyed at almost any time. By leaving out the caramel, and only using cask-aged wines, it reveals wonderful varietal character of barley sugar, intertwined with nuts and natural caramelisation. (6 x 75 cl) Price: £138.79
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Barbeito SINGLE CASK SERIES 1994 Malvasia Colheita Cask 232c Madeira
Description: Ricardo de Freitas is the third generation to run this small company, since grandfather Mario Barbeito set himself up in business in 1946. Over the last ten years Ricardo has transformed the operation into what must be the most dynamic of all Madeira shippers and it is now 50% owned by the Japanese company Kinoshita Shoji. An amazingly complex nose of toffee, caramel and roasted nuts preceded a multi-layered complexity on the palate. This wine comes in 50cl bottles but is only available in limited quantities. (6 x 50 cl) Price: £112.73
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Aneri Amarone Classico Valpolicella DOC
Description: Amarone is made mainly from Corvina, a grape with the highest quality grown at the foot of the south sides of the Alps. Once harvested the grapes are dried in the shade for three months, and fully mellowed ones are squeezed and fermented. Then, they are aged in casks for at least three years, finally bottled and marketed four years after harvest. Available in 1.5 Litre Magnum bottles. (1 x 1.5 Litres) Price: £176.82
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Chateau Talbot 4eme Cru Classe St-Julien
Description: This classified growth of Saint-Julien owes its first-rate reputation to the particularly charming character of its wine. Unfailingly consistent, Talbot embodies with elegance all the complexity of its terroir. Its firm, well-rounded tannins offer a smoothness ever present over the years. Being highly concentrated, it can be left to age for many years even though it is tempting to drink it young to enjoy the fullness of its fruity aromas and silken finish. Available in 1.5 Litre Magnum bottles. (6 x 1.5 Litres) Price: £432.98
