WB
VINTAGE SERCIAL
THE FAMILY
The Blandy’s family is unique for being the only family of all the original
founders of the Madeira wine trade to still own and manage their original
wine company. The family has played a leading role in the development of
Madeira wine since the early nineteenth century. Blandy’s Madeira remains
totally dedicated to the traditions, care, and craftsmanship of Madeira Wine
for over 200 years.
THE WINEMAKING
The wine was aged in oak barrels for a total of 30+ years and started its own
aging program whereby the wine was gently heated by warm air in the lofts
of the south-facing lodge in Funchal. Over the years the wine was
transferred om the top floor to the middle floor and eventually to the
ground floor where temperatures were cooled. The wine was regularly
racked during the aging process and finally bottles when the desired balance
of maturity was reached.
TASTING NOTE
Amber with golden reflections, bright crystalline. A characteristic bouquet,
with ethereal notes of brandy infusion with candied citrus uits,
ginger-like spices, and walnut-like dried uit. On the palate, the wine is
dry, very esh, leaving a long finish of sweet bitter orange and old brandy.
WINEMAKER
Francisco Albuquerque
PROVENANCE & GRAPE
VARIETAL
Sercial has a late ripening and is
resistant to oidium and mildium.
The grape produces wines that
rarely achieve more than 11%
alcohol before fortification, and
which are remarkably esh, and
present intense and vibrant
aromas. In Madeira, Sercial is
always used to produce dry wines.
BOTTLED
STORAGE & SERVING
This wine should be stored upright
in a dark room with constant
temperature, ideally no higher than
60ºF.
As the wine is completely stabilized,
it is recommended to pull the cork
at least 2 day before enjoying this
wine. Decanting will help remove
any deposit that may have occurred
in bottle over time. A wine that is
best enjoyed chilled.
WINE SPECIFICATION
Alcohol: 20 % vol
Total acidity: 11.0 g/l tartaric acid
Residual Sugar: 55 g/l
SCORES
96 Points, Wine & Spirits, 2003
Top 100 winery of the Year
94 Points, Wine Spectator, 2024
94 Points, Wine Enthusiast, 2023
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