Blandy's 2009 Sercial Madeira / 20% / 0.75l

The origins of the brand date back to 1808, when John Blandy came to Madeira, initially due to poor health, as confirmed by a letter of introduction written in London and sent to three wine merchants also from that city, who settled in Madeira. In 1811, together with his brothers Thomas and George, he founded a shipping company dealing primarily with wine trade, thus creating the foundations of the family business and the entire history of wine from Madeira. Very rapid development soon enabled the export of wines to Europe, as far as Russia, and also to North America. Over the years, John Blandy bought small properties on the island, creating the now known The Blandy's Wine Lodge - one of the oldest wineries on the island, which, apart from its historical heritage, create very unique wines.

The owners’ instinct to run the business has allowed them to survive all the plagues and turmoil of history, with a primary goal: to leave the company for future generations in a stronger state than when we received it. Over the years, Blandy’s decided to join the Madeira Wine Company in 1925, a group of wine producers from Madeira, to maximize exports while reducing costs. Then, in 1989, they contacted the Symington family (port producers since the 19th century) to continue expanding into global markets. In 2000, the company introduced its first vintage wine (Colheita) from Madeira, and then introduced younger wines to meet market expectations.

Blandy's 2009 Sercial Madeira / 20%/ 0.75l

Madeira made from grapes from a single vintage. Aged using the traditional “Canteiro” method for Madeira, where after an initial period of maturation in an attic, where it is warmed by the sun, it is gradually transported to cooler rooms. The method was invented almost by accident, when a ship with barrels passed the equator four times, the wine was heated by the high temperatures of the tropics, then returned to the island and after tasting it was found to have acquired characteristics that have greatly enriched it and shaped the current style of Madeira wines. The wine matured for 13 years. Crystalline, topaz color with gold. On the nose it is very rich and deep, with clear notes of spices, candied citrus peels and oak notes. On the palate there is a pleasant dryness and freshness of citrus, combined with delicate salty notes. The finish is long, with a lingering aftertaste of citrus and sweet spices.

It tastes best at a temperature of 12-14 degrees. This is not a necessary condition, although it is worth following it to discover the depth and finesse of this wine. In culinary combinations, it will work well with expressive appetizers, smoked fish, or dishes with the addition of oriental spices.