Bual 1988

Grape Varieties: Bual

Bottling Year: 2024

Vineyards: Calheta

Vinification: Manual, with qualitative selection, during several periods according to the state of maturation.

Maturation: In a “canteiro” system, in 650 L casks at room temperature until the month of bottling.

Specification: Alcohol - 20% Volumetric mass - 1028 g/L Total acidity - 9.04 g/L Volatil Acidity - 1,15 g/L Reducing sugars - 115 g/L pH - 3,40 Bé - 4.4

Serving & Cellarage: Stored upright in a dark, fresh and dry room with constant temperature, ideally no higher than 16oC. Decanting will help remove any deposit that may have occurred in bottle over time.

Tasting Notes: COLOUR . Dark amber gold with golden nuance. AROMA . Very characteristic. Lush, with notes of rich fruitcake, butter biscuits, toasted nuts and vanilla spices, balsamic notes, cedar oil and cigar box. MOUTH . Medium sweet, concentrated and balanced, with notes of exotic woods and vanilla-like spices, surprisingly fresh leaving a long and rich aftertaste, with notes of sweetness and spice in old spirits.