O Produtor, tasting note published in September 24th 2021
Citrus colour. Subtropical fruit with a volcanic note, typical of the poor basaltic soils of the north of the island. Hints of toast and subtle, well-integrated wood. Dry but creamy on the palate, with refreshing acidity and a tasty, fresh and pleasant finish.
The grapes were harvested at the end of September.
The grapes were carefully selected and transported in 20 kg crates. Half of the Verdelho was vinified by foot crushing with cold maceration for 3 days, and the remaining 50% was vinified with whole grapes in a press. The Cercial was vinified in an open spout and both were fermented at a controlled temperature of 10°C to 15°C. In October 2020, 3811 units were bottled.
50% of the Verdelho was aged for 1 year in new and used French oak barrels; the rest in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks.
LOT
96% Verdelho from Raposeira, Seixal and São Vicente. 4% Cercial de Seixal.
In the early years our company concentrated its efforts in the production of bottled wine. New concepts of marketing in the Madeira wine business were introduced as well as innovative packaging like the wickered flagon. The quality of our wines gained an excellent reputation among consumers which helped to strenghten Barbeito’s image in the international market. In 1991 another important change occurred in our company: for first time someone from our family became responsible for the making of the wine. In 1993, after two years learning the “secrets” of our wines’ style and character as well as studying modern techniques of wine making, Ricardo Freitas faced alone his first grape harvest. Thinking of the future, we began building a working team in which all members work under the same motto: produce good quality wines with a unique style.
Since then Vinhos Barbeito never stopped investing in the purchase of good quality grapes to make fine wines. To achieve that goal, year after year, we work to establish closer relationships with farmers.
Address
Vinhos Barbeito, Lda.
Estrada Ribeira Garcia
Parque Empresarial de Câmara de Lobos, Lote Oito
9300-076 Câmara de Lobos
