Blandys, 1978

Vintage Terrantez Madeira
***97 points- Decanter- Best in Show- 2023***

Description and Reviews:
1978 Blandy's Terrantez

Tasting Notes
Colour . Mahogany with golden-green hue Aroma . Very characteristic bouquet, exuberant aroma with notes of exotic spice, camphor, varnishes, cedar, tobacco leaf. Mouth . Also very characteristic with a sweet attack, becoming very ethereal giving the sensation of spicy and dry, leaving a very long, fresh and dry aftertaste with spicy notes such as curry, saffron and burnt resinous woods.

About Blandy's 1978 Terrantez
An exceptionally rare medium rich single vintage Madeira aged for 44 years in 650cl casks at the Blandy’s lodge in Funchal. The terrantez grape is one of the islands rarest grapes, in 2000 there were just 2 Ha of vineyard left in the world. Back in 1978 these grapes we hand harvested in Prazeres, Câmara de Lobos and Caniço on the south coast of the island. The wines were then aged for 15 years in 650cl cask at the Blandy’s lodge in Funchal. Just 1,206 75cl bottles have been released

About Blandy's
The Blandy’s family is unique for being the only family of all the original founders of the Madeira wine trade to still own and manage their original wine company. The family has played a leading role in the development of Madeira wine since the early nineteenth century. Blandy’s Madeira remains totally dedicated to the traditions, care, and craftsmanship of Madeira Wine for over 200 years.

Cellarage & Serving
Store Upright. Blandy’s Vintage Terrantez 1978 should be served at 18ºC. As the wine is completely stabilized, it is recommended to pull the cork at least 2 days before enjoying this wine. Decanting will help remove any deposit that may have occurred in bottle over time. A wine that is best enjoyed chilled.