Blandy's Rainwater "3 Years Old"

VINIFICATION

Blandy's Rainwater underwent fermentation off the skins with natural yeast at between 24°C - 26°C C in temperature controlled stainless steel tanks. After approximately 4 days, fortification with grape brandy takes place, arresting fermentation at the desired degree of sweetness.

MATURATION

Blandy's Rainwater was transferred to 'estufa' tanks where the wine underwent a cyclic heating and cooling process between 45°C and 50°C over a period of 3 months. After 'estufagem' the wine was aged for three years in American oak casks and then underwent racking and fining before the blend was assembled and bottled.

SPECIFICATION

Alcohol: 18% ABV pH: 3.35 Residual Sugar: 78 g/l Total Acidity: 6 g/l tartaric acid

SERVING & CELLARAGE

Blandy's Rainwater is fined and does not require decanting. It has been bottled when ready for drinking and will keep for several months after opening.

PRESS COMMENTS

“Nutty aromas and a light flavour, but firm acidity and medium length”. Lynn Farmer, The Wine News.