Barbeito Single Harvest 2007 Colheita Madeira - 500 ml
Introduction
Vinhos Barbeito is one of the most progressive and highly respected houses on the island of Madeira. Founded in 1946, Barbeito is renowned for eschewing the caramel coloring and heavy sweetening agents often used in commercial Madeira, focusing instead on purity, high acidity, and natural aging. This specific bottling is a "Single Harvest" (Colheita) from the 2007 vintage. Unlike a standard blend, it expresses the unique character of that specific growing season. It is crafted from Tinta Negra, the island's most planted yet historically underestimated grape, which winemaker Ricardo Diogo Vasconcelos de Freitas has championed, proving it can produce wines of exceptional complexity and longevity when treated with the same respect as the "noble" white varieties.
Wine Description
Barbeito Single Harvest 2007 typically displays a bright, crystalline amber colour with golden highlights. The nose is fresh and incredibly precise, avoiding any heaviness; it offers a polished bouquet of dried apricot, orange marmalade, and crystallized ginger, layered with nutty undertones of toasted almond and a distinct saline minerality. On the palate, the wine is medium-sweet (Meio Doce) but balanced by Barbeito’s signature "electric" acidity, which cuts through the sugar to create a sensation of lightness and tension. It features flavors of honey cake (bolo de mel), tamarind, and citrus zest, leading to a long, mouth-watering finish that is clean and spicy. This 100% Tinta Negra wine typically has an ABV of 19%. It was aged in French oak casks using the Canteiro method (natural aging in warm attics, not heated tanks) for over 10 years before bottling. As with all Barbeito wines, it is bottled in small lots to ensure freshness. The optimal drinking window is effectively indefinite; the wine is oxidized and stable, meaning it will remain in perfect condition for months or even years after opening.
Introduction
Vinhos Barbeito is one of the most progressive and highly respected houses on the island of Madeira. Founded in 1946, Barbeito is renowned for eschewing the caramel coloring and heavy sweetening agents often used in commercial Madeira, focusing instead on purity, high acidity, and natural aging. This specific bottling is a "Single Harvest" (Colheita) from the 2007 vintage. Unlike a standard blend, it expresses the unique character of that specific growing season. It is crafted from Tinta Negra, the island's most planted yet historically underestimated grape, which winemaker Ricardo Diogo Vasconcelos de Freitas has championed, proving it can produce wines of exceptional complexity and longevity when treated with the same respect as the "noble" white varieties.
Wine Description
Barbeito Single Harvest 2007 typically displays a bright, crystalline amber colour with golden highlights. The nose is fresh and incredibly precise, avoiding any heaviness; it offers a polished bouquet of dried apricot, orange marmalade, and crystallized ginger, layered with nutty undertones of toasted almond and a distinct saline minerality. On the palate, the wine is medium-sweet (Meio Doce) but balanced by Barbeito’s signature "electric" acidity, which cuts through the sugar to create a sensation of lightness and tension. It features flavors of honey cake (bolo de mel), tamarind, and citrus zest, leading to a long, mouth-watering finish that is clean and spicy. This 100% Tinta Negra wine typically has an ABV of 19%. It was aged in French oak casks using the Canteiro method (natural aging in warm attics, not heated tanks) for over 10 years before bottling. As with all Barbeito wines, it is bottled in small lots to ensure freshness. The optimal drinking window is effectively indefinite; the wine is oxidized and stable, meaning it will remain in perfect condition for months or even years after opening.
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$18.30Description
Introduction
Vinhos Barbeito is one of the most progressive and highly respected houses on the island of Madeira. Founded in 1946, Barbeito is renowned for eschewing the caramel coloring and heavy sweetening agents often used in commercial Madeira, focusing instead on purity, high acidity, and natural aging. This specific bottling is a "Single Harvest" (Colheita) from the 2007 vintage. Unlike a standard blend, it expresses the unique character of that specific growing season. It is crafted from Tinta Negra, the island's most planted yet historically underestimated grape, which winemaker Ricardo Diogo Vasconcelos de Freitas has championed, proving it can produce wines of exceptional complexity and longevity when treated with the same respect as the "noble" white varieties.
Wine Description
Barbeito Single Harvest 2007 typically displays a bright, crystalline amber colour with golden highlights. The nose is fresh and incredibly precise, avoiding any heaviness; it offers a polished bouquet of dried apricot, orange marmalade, and crystallized ginger, layered with nutty undertones of toasted almond and a distinct saline minerality. On the palate, the wine is medium-sweet (Meio Doce) but balanced by Barbeito’s signature "electric" acidity, which cuts through the sugar to create a sensation of lightness and tension. It features flavors of honey cake (bolo de mel), tamarind, and citrus zest, leading to a long, mouth-watering finish that is clean and spicy. This 100% Tinta Negra wine typically has an ABV of 19%. It was aged in French oak casks using the Canteiro method (natural aging in warm attics, not heated tanks) for over 10 years before bottling. As with all Barbeito wines, it is bottled in small lots to ensure freshness. The optimal drinking window is effectively indefinite; the wine is oxidized and stable, meaning it will remain in perfect condition for months or even years after opening.
