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Blandy’s 10 Year Old Bual
Sercial
Verdelho
Bual
Malmsey

Bual, (or Boal) also known as “Malvasia Fina” is a vigorous varietal that does best on the south coast of the Island – between Ribeira Brava and Calheta. Picking is relatively early, producing a medium rich wine. Medium to dark, full-bodied and fruity with a well rounded flavour and attractive ‘smoky’ complexity.

Offers a spicy aroma, with molasses notes and flavors of dried ginger, citrus and baked pear. Reveals plenty of vanilla and cream details on the rich finish.

Reviews

Decanter
6/8/2023
Points:
94

Silver

Baked raisins and smoke on the nose, honey and treacle follow up. Fresher on the palate and a lithe finish.

Wine Spectator
12/31/2014
Points:
91

Offers a spicy aroma, with molasses notes and flavors of dried ginger, citrus and baked pear. Reveals plenty of vanilla and cream details on the rich finish.

Wine Advocate
3/29/2016
Points:
89

It has a delightful, well defined nose with dried quince, smoked walnut and a touch of dry straw, demonstrating impressive intensity but maintaining a sense of refinement. The palate is medium-bodied with honey, marjoram, cloves and white pepper on the entry. This has good weight in the mouth and fine tension, a generous pinch of black pepper towards the finish keeping everything lively.