1993 Barbeito, Sercial Frasqueira Madeira

Vinhos Barbeito is a family-run producer based in Câmara de Lobos on the island of Madeira, founded in 1946 by Mario Barbeito and currently managed by his grandson, Ricardo Freitas. This particular bottling is made from fruit sourced from quality vineyard sites in the Seixal area, where vines are cultivated in volcanic soils that define the region’s viticulture. In the glass, the wine displays a gold color with a greenish hue, offering a complex bouquet of quince, salted caramel, and walnut, all set against a bone-dry, savory palate with high, refreshing acidity. The 1993 vintage provided the specific concentration and structural tension necessary for this extended oxidative aging process to result in a wine of significant elegance. Because this bottle has been filtered, it is ready to enjoy tonight, yet its balance and intensity ensure it will hold up well if you choose to keep it in your cellar.