Types of wine
| Name | Blandy's Duke of Clarence |
| Type | Fortified |
| Sub-Tipo | Madeira |
| Region | Madeira |
| Official designation | Madeira |
| Age | 3 years old. |
| Producer | Symington Family Estates, Vinhos, Lda. |
| Alcohol Content | 19.00 |
| Sugar | 123 g/l |
| Containers | 0.75 l |
| Ageing | Blandy's Duke of Clarence 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. |
| Consumption | Blandy's Duke of Clarence is fined and does not require decanting. It is a superb accompaniment to dessert dishes, especially fruit, cakes, chocolate puddings and soft cheeses. It has been bottled when ready for drinking and will keep for several months after opening. |
| Colour | Deep golden brown colour. |
| Aroma | Honey and raisins. |
| Flavour | Rich full bodied and soft textured. |
| Awards | Silver Medal, IWC 2003 Bronze Medal, IWSC 2003 |
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