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Blandy’s 5 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 flavor and attractive  ‘smoky’ complexity. Ferments for approximately 3 days before fortification with grape brandy.

Clear, amber color with tinges of gold; a bouquet of dried fruit, vanilla, wood and toffee with a smooth, medium-sweet finish and an excellent balance between the fruit and acidity.

Reviews

Wine Spectator
10/14/2015
Points:
91

A supple, suave style, with flavors of dried peach, apple and guava, matched to smoky and minerally notes. The creamy finish is long and lush, featuring some dried citrus accents. 

Decanter
6/8/2023
Points:
90

Silver

Rich raisin and dried fig on the nose. Nicely balanced acidity with good freshness and a fruit cake finish.