{"title":"Barbeito","description":"\u003cp\u003eRicardo Freitas took over his family's tiny Madeira producer in the early 1990s and did something radical: he stopped using caramel to color the wines and started bottling single-cask Madeiras. Jancis Robinson called him 'the Lafite of Madeira.' Almost three decades in, Barbeito remains the island's most ambitious producer, proving that a young house (founded 1946) can redefine what an entire region is capable of.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"barbeito-vintage-tinta-negra-ribeiro-real-1996-srsn082724-1","title":"Barbeito, Vintage Tinta Negra Ribeiro Real, 1996","description":"\u003cp\u003eBarbeito’s Vintage Tinta Negra Ribeiro Real 1996 is a wine that captures the essence of Madeira with remarkable depth and character. Known for its ability to age gracefully, this 1996 release is a beautiful expression of Tinta Negra, the island’s most planted grape, that has developed layers of complexity over decades of careful maturation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe nose opens with deep aromas of dark berries—blackberry, plum, and fig—complemented by spices of clove, cinnamon, and a hint of smoke. There’s also a savory touch of toasted nuts and caramel that adds to the wine’s richness. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied and smooth, with tannins that are velvety yet structured, allowing the wine to unfold gradually. The acidity is perfectly integrated, keeping the wine fresh despite its age, while the finish is long, with lingering dark fruit and a subtle, earthy minerality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis Madeira is perfect to enjoy after dinner with a selection of cheeses, dried fruits, or dark chocolate. With its depth and complexity, Barbeito Tinta Negra 1996 is a wine for connoisseurs and collectors alike, offering an incredible window into the long aging potential of Madeira wines.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Private","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43805534879801,"sku":"NYC-SRSN082724-091324-BVTNRR1996-ROW22-BOX 2","price":159.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0125\/1518\/0601\/files\/Barbeito-Vintage-Tinta-Negra-Ribeiro-Real-1996-Fortified-Wine-Flatiron-Wines-Spirits-New-York_f74bc662.jpg?v=1768494363"}],"url":"https:\/\/nyc.flatiron-wines.com\/collections\/barbeito.oembed","provider":"Flatiron Wines \u0026 Spirits NYC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}