Broadbent - Madeira Malvasia Cask N122 2009 (500ml) Calistoga

Broadbent - Madeira Malvasia Cask N122 2009 (500ml) CalistogaGentle again intensely sweet reminiscent of Medjool dates but unlike the date the acidity provides the perfect foil to the sugar. Aged in 650 litres old oak casks. Gloriously oxidative and layered. 950 bottles made. Once opened there is absolutely no hurry to finish.

It develops a very complex nose with flavours of cassis

Decidedly stemmy

Unusual and unmistakable it evolves over time becoming more and more refined up to five years after the harvest

and minimal amounts of Mazuela

of which 60% were destined for export

Recioto and Sforzato

which are carefully balanced

Alcohol levels are not as pronounced as some other wines because the team here are always aim to pick relatively early

TASTING: Elder flowers and graphite nose

on the nose the perfume o fresh fruit

spaghetti Carbonara

this rosé showcases the unique terroir of the Triassic soils that give it its distinctive character