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1988 Sercial Frasqueira, Barbeito

1988 Sercial Frasqueira, Barbeito

Ref: 880BARB
White  |  Fortified  |  19% ABV

A young firm, only founded in the 1940s, Barbeito is keen on innovation. They do not add caramel to their wines and do not deacidify them either, meaning the product is more natural. In addition, they are making drier styles that are more food-friendly. They are now part-owned by a Japanese company.

Single 50cl Bottle
price shown is duty paid
was £102.00 £86.70
Available
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Wine Details
Wine Details
ProducerProducer: Barbeito
Old or New WorldOld/New World: Old World
CountryCountry: Portugal
RegionRegion: Madeira
ColourColour: White
StyleStyle: Fortified
ABV% ABV: 19%
Drink DatesDrink Dates: 2018-2035
MaturityMaturity: Young and Lithe
SweetnessSweetness: 1
Tasting Notes
Tasting Notes

"Light tawny. Lots of richness and rancio and depth – clearly lots of reduction but it’s not uncomfortable to taste. Very pure with a fair amount of sweetness. At the limit of sweetness for a Sercial. Ricardo says it’s 'for my pleasure'. A purist’s dream." Jancis Robinson

Sweetness Explained
Sweetness Explained

Sweetness

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Location Explained
Location Explained

Location

AVAILABLE: Currently lying in our storage at London City Bond Dinton Woods 
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TO ARRIVE: Currently lying abroad or in transit 
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Pricing Information
Pricing Information

Pricing

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