Blandy's 10 Year Old Malmsey Madeira

Product of: Madeira

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A rich madeira is made from a blend of wines with an average age of 10 years, maturation in seasoned oak casks in the traditional 'Canteiro' system. After ageing, the madeira is fined before bottling, so there is no need to decant.

Released in 2024, Blandy's new edition 10-year-old range was created by award-winning winemaker, Francisco Albuquerque, and is made using traditional techniques combined with detailed knowledge on how each varietal evolves in the company's 12 different ageing rooms in two very different locations – The Blandy's Wine Lodge in Funchal and the Winery in Caniçal. The wines in this range are aged in very specific locations to benefit from the optimal conditions for each varietal.

Malmsey vineyards are predominantly in the region of São Jorge on the north of the Island of Madeira. The hand-picked grapes undergo pellicular maceration followed by a 2-4 day fermentation with natural yeast at temperatures between 18°C - 21°C in temperature-controlled tanks. Fortification with grape neutral alcohol arrests fermentation at the desired degree of sweetness.

Best served chilled, as an after-dinner drink, or with desserts. Great with chocolates.

Review and Tasting

Sampled on 29/09/2025

Appearance:

Clear, deep golden-brown amber with copper glints.

Aroma:

Aromatic. Fig and raisin with Lapsang Souchong tea, vanilla fudge, nutmeg and cinnamon.

Taste:

Ful-bodied and sweet but with cleansing acidity. Raisin, fig and blackened fruitcake with toffee, maple syrup, and Lapsang Souchong tea. Delicate walnut and cinnamon spice.

Aftertaste:

More spice emerges in the long finish, with acidity balancing rich dried fruit.

Overall:

Delicious with chocolates and a much underutilised cocktail ingredient.