TN: 1907 Barros Vintage Malvazia

[Alan Gardner]

JB (reasonably sure this is Barros; no selo de garantia)

Slight aside, the previous wine and this one had deposited nearly all their sediment as a film on the bottle. Both were much lighter (in appearance) than the more recently bottled examples. However, I put that down to time spent in glass (bulk) before bottling, rather than just bottle age, as both bottles were obviously of relatively modern production.

Light tawny colour with a thinner edge – hint of lime colour in rim, rather than olive.
Nose a little subdued, with pronounced chestnuts and a hint of lemon.
Immediate alcohol on palate, followed by orange/tangerine flavours. Very acidic, but lacks the mouth feel usually experienced with malmseys. Certainly elegant and balanced with a long finish of essence of orange. Still has a long life ahead, although is more Bual than Malmsey in its structure. Put my remaining bottle back in the cellar (for 2032?)

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