Broadbent 10 Year Old Boal Madeira
(Portugal) - [WS 92] [WA 90]

About Broadbent Madeira: 
Begun in 1996, Broadbent Madeira was inspired by Bartholomew Broadbent’s father, Michael Broadbent, who called Madeira his “desert island wine,” and who played a crucial role in sourcing the wines and establishing the blends. Bartholomew Broadbent, who spent more than a decade reintroducing Madeira to the U.S. market, was determined to create a line of Madeiras to compete with the best in the world.

Vinification:

Several mixtures of soils derived mainly of basalt, trachytes and trachydolerites, tufa, scoria and conglomerates. The geographical position and mountains landscape allows a very pleasing climate. With its mild humidity, the island weather is classified as subtropical with variations in temperature, humidity, and rainfall according to altitude. Boal grapes are grown in Calheta, Estreito da Calheta, Arco da Calheta, Estreito de C. de Lobos and Campanário. Harvested manually in several weekly selections starting mid September through 2nd week of October. Grapes are completely destemmed, crushed and pressed. The must obtained then ferments at a controlled temperature in stainless steel tanks. Fermentation is stopped after 4 to 5 days by addition of neutral grape spirit (96°) in order to maintain the desired sweetness degree. Aged in French and American oak cask in the traditional “Canteiro” system. Wine is racked, fined and filtered before bottling.

Tasting Notes:

Brilliant medium deep amber color with intense notes of dark chocolate, molasses and caramel. Medium full bodied and a mouthful of complex flavors of dried fruits, spices and nuts.

90 Points - Wine Advocate:
"The latest release of Broadbent's NV Boal Ten Years Old exhibits aromas of ripe cherries, pecans, orange rind and honey cake. On the palate, it's medium to full-bodied, rich and fleshy, with a generous and enveloping core of fruit, lively acids and a cohesive finish." - William Kelley (Nov 2019)