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Barbeito Boal 1978

750 ml Bual Madeira, Portugal 1978

Barbeito Boal 1978 is a medium sweet, full-bodied wine from Bual (Madeira, Portugal), in the juicy, fruity reds style. Acidity is fresh; oak influence is some. Good with pizza, bolognese, sausages, burgers. Cheapest offer £335.00 at Hedonism Wines.

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Taste profile
inferred · confidence 0.45
sweetness
3 / 5
medium sweet
merchant: medium sweet
body
4 / 5
full
colour default
acidity
4 / 5
fresh
merchant: crisp acidity
oak
3 / 5
some
merchant: oak aged
Estimates by WineGenie, not the merchant's or a critic's words. Built from the grape's typical profile, the appellation, terms in the name and the merchant's description. How this works.
Facts
Style
Juicy, fruity reds
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Colour
Wine
merchant feed
Origin
Madeira · Madeira · Portugal
inferred from Madeira
Grapes
Bual
lexicon
ABV
not stated by merchant
Farming
not stated
Vegan
not stated
Critic score
none
merchant feed
Drinking window
not stated
Decant
not stated
Occasions
midweek · bbq · pizza night · gift · special occasion
inferred
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Merchant's description

Barbeito Boal 1978 is a Madeira wine produced by Vinhos Barbeito from the Boal grape variety. The 1978 harvest, marked by moderate yields and long ripening, produced fruit of notable richness and acidity. Aged for decades in old oak casks under the traditional canteiro system, it shows aromas of caramelised orange peel, roasted nuts, dried fig and spice. The palate is medium-sweet yet balanced by vibrant acidity, with layers of toffee, citrus and salt-kissed minerality leading to a long, warming finish.

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