Blandy's Duke Of Clarence 3YO Rich Madeira 75 cl

The UK’s leading Madeira brand. Duke of Clarence is a 3-year-old rich style of Madeira produced using Tinta Negra, the islands only red grape variety. Depending on the altitude, humidity, region and solar exposure, the grapes can deliver richer or drier wines. This varietal is diverse enough to be able to represent any one of the 4 styles of Madeira. Made using the ‘Estufagem’ system which at Blandy’s means the wines are heated in stainless steel tanks with externally heated water jackets (as opposed to the internal coil heated concrete vats) to produce a soft, caramel style. They are then matured for a further 2 years in satinwood.

Various quality vineyards grown at about 200m on the north of the island near São Vicente and on the south in Camara de Lobos. Blandy's Duke of Clarence underwent fermentation on the skins with natural yeast at between 24°C - 26°C in temperature controlled stainless steel tanks. After approximately 48 hours, fortification with grape brandy takes place, arresting fermentation at the desired degree of sweetness.