2001 Barbeito Signature Boal - Madeira

Vinhos Barbeito was founded in 1946 by Mario Barbeito de Vasconcelos who, in the early days, went around the island buying up large quantities of privately owned wine, some of it dating back to the 18th century. The company earned a reputation as the source of mature, aged Madeira as well as younger wines bought from small local wine makers.Today Ricardo Freitas, grandson of the founder, carries on the family tradition while simultaneously marketing a new line of single harvest and single cask Madeiras that are distinctly different in style. These new wines are not blends of many different wines over numerous vintages as has been the tradition in Madeira. They are instead an expression of unique characteristics of the climate, geography and geology of Madeira. This unique "terroir" driven style is new to the island and the resulting wines are prized for their balance and precision.

The 2001 Boal Madeira is a blend of two exceptional casks of vintage wine from the same year. This is a bright amber gold colored wine with aromas of toffee and woody essence. Flavors of toasted almond and light raisin sweetness support bright acidity and feather light texture.