BARBEITO Madeira Rainwater Reserva NV HALF LITRE 18%abv (Medium Dry)

Description

Madeira Barbeito Rainwater Reserva is a delightful and refined wine, boasting a light gold color and an aromatic nose filled with notes of dried fruit, orange blossom, and crystallized fruit. On the palate, it is full and round, showcasing an extreme softness complemented by a long, mineral-fresh finish. This versatile wine serves excellently as an aperitif, pairing beautifully with salted nuts, olives, tapas, and delicatessen items. Naturally aged in casks and bottled in its purest state, it is recommended to serve between 11°C and 12°C. Jancis Robinson awarded it 16.5 points, noting its nutty and spicy character, while Decanter gave it 89 points, praising its lively flavors and suitability for food. Enjoy this remarkable Madeira now or in the months to come!

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JANCIS ROBINSON 16.5 points
inta Negra and Verdelho. At least five years in barrel. RS c 90 g/l.
Nutty, spicy golden apricot without the sweetness. Lively and relatively light – likely to be a good food wine. A touch of bitter orange on the finish. More like a powerful skin-fermented white than a madeira, with much less perceptible sweetness than the numbers indicate. (JH)

DECANTER 89 points
Tasted by: Richard Mayson (at Expert's Choice Madeira Tasting, 07 Sep 2022) Part of Expert's choice: Madeira
Drinking Window: 2022 - 2122
Mostly Tinta Negra with some Verdelho, aged for five years in wood: pale gold, soft and aromatic with dried apricot flavours and a fresh finish (medium-dry). Light and easy-going in style, hence the designation ‘Rainwater’. A good aperitif, with salted nuts, olives, consommé, and Comté cheese.