Barbeito “Island Rich” Sweet 5 Years Old is a single-varietal made from tinta negra grapes sourced from the exceptional vineyards of Estreito de Câmara de Lobos and São Vicente, located on the volcanic island of Madeira.
For its production, once the fruit is pressed and fermented to achieve the desired level of acidity and sugar, it is fortified with vinous alcohol. The production of Barbeito “Island Rich” Sweet 5 Years is completed with a 5-year aging process in French oak using the canteiro method, where barrels are placed in the upper part of the winery, where it is warmer, to undergo oxidative aging at high temperatures.
Barbeito is a family-owned winery founded in 1946, specializing in traditionally crafted Madeira wines. The success of these wines, already consumed by the English in the 17th century, has made them highly sought-after and appreciated, primarily in the international market, where this winery is among the most renowned.
In addition to being an excellent digestif, Barbeito “Island Rich” Sweet 5 Years pairs perfectly with desserts, cheeses, puddings, and candied fruits.
Consumption features
Serving temperature
General features
Type of wine
Region
Grape variety
100% Negramoll
Type of barrel
French oak barrels
Barrel aging time
5 years
Total acidity (g/l)
5.31
Volatile acidity (g/l)
0.22
Sugar
102
pH
3.31
Alcohol content (% vol.)
19
General Information
Barbeito “Island Rich” Sweet 5 Years Old is a single-varietal made from tinta negra grapes sourced from the exceptional vineyards of Estreito de Câmara de Lobos and São Vicente, located on the volcanic island of Madeira.
For its production, once the fruit is pressed and fermented to achieve the desired level of acidity and sugar, it is fortified with vinous alcohol. The production of Barbeito “Island Rich” Sweet 5 Years is completed with a 5-year aging process in French oak using the canteiro method, where barrels are placed in the upper part of the winery, where it is warmer, to undergo oxidative aging at high temperatures.
Barbeito is a family-owned winery founded in 1946, specializing in traditionally crafted Madeira wines. The success of these wines, already consumed by the English in the 17th century, has made them highly sought-after and appreciated, primarily in the international market, where this winery is among the most renowned.
In addition to being an excellent digestif, Barbeito “Island Rich” Sweet 5 Years pairs perfectly with desserts, cheeses, puddings, and candied fruits.
Tasting notes
In appearance, it displays an old golden color.
On the nose, honeyed aromas and a subtle caramel stand out, perfectly blended with citrus notes and hints of stone fruits such as peach and apricot.
On the palate, it is rounded, with good acidity that provides a sensation of freshness.
The winery
Winery
Of great international prestige, Barbeito is a family winery founded in 1946 by Mário Barbeito de Vasconcelos. Although initially the company was dedicated to the production of glass bottles, over time they became producers of Madeira wines, sourcing grapes from the best viticulturists in the region and crafting them while respecting the traditional method. The success of these wines, already consumed by the English in the 17th century, has made them highly sought-after and appreciated primarily in the international market.
Barbeito currently offers a wide range of wines in three categories: Single Harvest (single-varietal vintage wines made using the traditional canteiro method), Single Cask (from barrels selected for their exceptional quality), and Frasqueira (the jewels of the winery, with over 20 years of maturation).