The Broadbent Madeira Colheita 1999 represents the pinnacle of vintage Madeira craftsmanship, showcasing the extraordinary aging potential of wines from this legendary Portuguese island. Colheita Madeira, meaning "harvest" in Portuguese, is produced from grapes of a single exceptional vintage and aged in traditional oak casks for decades. This 1999 vintage displays the characteristic amber-bronze color and complex aromatics that develop through Madeira's unique canteiro aging system, where wines mature slowly in warm lodge attics. The palate reveals layers of dried fruits, toasted nuts, caramel, and spice, with the signature acidity and minerality that make Madeira virtually indestructible and capable of aging indefinitely once opened.

Composition: Traditional Madeira grape varietals from the 1999 harvest
Winemaking: Fortified during fermentation and aged using the traditional canteiro method
Aging: Extended aging in seasoned oak casks in the warm lodges of Madeira, developing extraordinary complexity and concentration over decades

Wine Critic Reviews

Wine Spectator (92): 1999 Vintage Tasted: Jul 2017

Wine Spectator (93): 1996 Vintage Tasted: Jul 2017