Broadbent 10 Year Old Malmsey 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. Malvasia grapes are grown in São Jorge, Arco de São Jorge, Campanário and Porto Moniz. 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 2 to 3 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 filtereed before bottling.

Tasting Notes:

Brilliant deep amber color with notes of caramel, dark chocolate and toffee. Sweet, soft and richly textured with a mellow but strong character.

90 Points - Wine Advocate:
"The NV Malmsey 10 Year Old wafts from the glass with a rich, figgy bouquet of dried dates, demerara sugar, pecans and sultanas. On the palate, it's full-bodied, sweet and fleshy, with an ample, voluptuous profile and a generous core of somewhat grapey fruit, concluding with a creditably intense, expansive finish. This is a lusty, pleasure-bent Malmsey." - William Kelley (Nov 2019)