Based in Funchal, Vinhos Barbeito is known for precise, balanced Madeira with freshness and clarity of fruit. Boal (Bual) sits in the medium-sweet style, offering richness while retaining acidity. This 10 Year Old Reserva is blended from selected casks aged by the traditional canteiro method in seasoned oak barrels, gradually concentrating through natural evaporation. Bottled when the average age reaches ten years, it reflects Barbeito’s focus on balance rather than oxidative heaviness. Compared to the drier Sercial or Verdelho, Boal shows greater texture and sweetness, combining dried fig, caramelised citrus and toasted nuts with vibrant acidity and long, warming finish. https://www.vinhosbarbeito.com