About this wine
Blandy's 10 Year Old Malmsey is the richest and sweetest of Blandy's noble grape styles, made from Malvasia grown mainly around São Jorge on Madeira's north coast. Aged an average of ten years via the canteiro system, it shows an intense golden-brown mahogany colour with green reflections. The nose combines marmalade, fig and burnt sugar with pungent clove and sandalwood, while the palate layers dried walnut, nectarine, apricot peel, coffee and fig leaves against a lusciously sweet, well-balanced core, finishing with honeyed walnuts and glazed apple.
The richest, most dessert-like of the four noble styles — an ideal first taste of sweet Madeira for newcomers.
Sommelier's Note
"If you think you don't like sweet fortified wine, Blandy's Malmsey 10 Year Old is the bottle that will change your mind."
Food Pairings
Classic with Christmas pudding, dark chocolate desserts, blue cheese and coffee-based desserts; also delicious simply poured over vanilla ice cream.
When to drink it
After dinner, with dessert, cold winter evenings
Specs
- Grape Varieties
- Malmsey
- Style
- fortified
- Alcohol
- 19%
- Price Range
- ¥5,000-8,000 (500-750ml)
Terroir & Winemaking
Made from Malvasia grapes grown mainly in the São Jorge region, fortified to retain approximately 125g/L of residual sugar and aged an average of 10 years in seasoned oak via the canteiro system.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What does Blandy's 10 Year Old Malmsey taste like?
- It shows marmalade, fig and burnt sugar aromas with clove and sandalwood, and a rich palate of dried walnut, nectarine and apricot peel balanced by fresh acidity, finishing with honeyed walnuts.
- What food pairs well with Malmsey Madeira?
- Malmsey pairs beautifully with Christmas pudding, dark chocolate desserts, blue cheese and coffee-based sweets, or simply poured over vanilla ice cream.
- Is Malmsey the sweetest style of Madeira?
- Yes, among the four noble grape styles (Sercial, Verdelho, Bual, Malmsey), Malmsey is the richest and sweetest.
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