Blandys - Duke Of Cumberland 75cl Bottle

Product Description

A deep, luscious, medium rich Madeira; tangy with crisp fruit, excellent with dessert & cheeses. Vineyards: Various quality vineyards grown at between 200m & 400m on the north of the island near Sao Vicente. Vinification: Blandy's Duke of Cumberland underwent fermentation on the skins with natural yeast at between 24 degrees C
- 26 degrees C in temperature controlled stainless steel tanks. After Approx. 3 days, fortification with grape brandy takes place, arresting fermentation at the desired degree of sweetness. Maturation: Blandy's Duke of Cumberland was transferred to 'estufa' tanks where the wine underwent a cyclic heating & cooling process between 45 degrees C & 50 degrees C over a period of 3 months. After 'estufagem' the wine was aged for three years in American oak casks & then underwent racking & fining before the blend was assembled & bottled. Specification: Alcohol: 19% ABV p H: 3.4 Residual Sugar: 91.9 g/l Total Acidity: 6 g/l tartaric acid. Serving & Cellarage: Blandy's Duke of Cumberland is fined & does not require decanting. It is a superb accompaniment to dessert dishes, especially fruit, cakes, milk chocolate or custard puddings & soft cheeses. It has been bottled when ready for drinking & will keep for several months after opening.