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