Barbusano Madeiran Red, Rose and White Table Wines
Barbusano Madeiran table wine is produced by Quinta do Barbusano, Lda in São Vicente. The company is owned by Antonio Barbusano.
The winemaker is Tito Brazão. Grapes are grown on 15 acres of land near the Quinta and it is possible on tours to walk the vineyard. This company also produces Ponta do Tristão Madeiran table wine which is an IGP Terras Madeirenses.
Barbusano Madeiran table wines are amongst the best available and are growing in popularity and can be found on several restaurant wine lists.
Quinta Do Barbusano
Delicate young Verdelho grapes
Barbusano red is produced from Aragonês, Touriga Nacional and Merlot grapes. it may be possible that the red wines will be discontinued going forward.
The Rose from Barbusano is a variety is produced exclusively from Touriga Nacional grapes.
Some of the White varieties of Barbusano are produced exclusively from Verdelho grapes, the entry level white also includes Arnsberger. Going forward, Barbusano is likely to focus more and more on the white grape varieties.
It is possible to visit Quinta do Barbusano for a wine tasting vineyard tour and meal. Highly recommended. The meal consists of estepada cooked on a flaming grill and is quite delicious. Naturally there is an excellent selection of wines to accompany the meal.
An off-road wine tour is operated by https://adventuremadeira.com/. Visitors are welcome but booking ahead is essential.
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