{"product_id":"barros-e-sousa-verdelho-meio-seco","title":"Barros e Sousa – Verdelho Meio Seco","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"205\" data-end=\"471\"\u003eThey say that Madeira is defined not by vintage, but by its ability to withstand time. This idea has never been more evident than in Verdelho from Barros e Sousa, where structure, oxidation, and patience shape a wine that exists outside the normal lifecycle of wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"473\" data-end=\"767\"\u003eProduced on the island of Madeira, this wine reflects a historic approach to winemaking, where stability and longevity were more important than precision or immediate expression. The vineyards, influenced by volcanic soils and Atlantic exposure, produce wines of natural acidity and resilience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"769\" data-end=\"1042\"\u003eVerdelho Meio Seco occupies a deliberate position between dryness and sweetness. It offers tension without austerity, combining oxidative notes of dried citrus, roasted nuts, spice, and a characteristic saline edge. The style is defined not by fruit, but by transformation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1044\" data-end=\"1279\"\u003eThe condition of the bottle itself is part of its narrative. Signs of age — label wear, glass patina, and capsule evolution — are consistent with long-term storage and reinforce the authenticity of the wine rather than detract from it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1281\" data-end=\"1463\"\u003eMadeira remains one of the very few wines that does not deteriorate after opening. Instead, it holds its structure over time, often for months or longer, continuing to evolve slowly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1465\" data-end=\"1468\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1470\" data-end=\"1707\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1470\" data-end=\"1483\"\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Barros e Sousa\u003cbr data-start=\"1498\" data-end=\"1501\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1501\" data-end=\"1512\"\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Madeira, Portugal\u003cbr data-start=\"1530\" data-end=\"1533\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1533\" data-end=\"1544\"\u003eGrapes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Verdelho\u003cbr data-start=\"1553\" data-end=\"1556\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1556\" data-end=\"1566\"\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fortified \/ Medium-Dry\u003cbr data-start=\"1589\" data-end=\"1592\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1592\" data-end=\"1601\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 75cl\u003cbr data-start=\"1606\" data-end=\"1609\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1609\" data-end=\"1617\"\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~19%\u003cbr data-start=\"1622\" data-end=\"1625\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1625\" data-end=\"1638\"\u003eSulfites:\u003c\/strong\u003e Present\u003cbr data-start=\"1646\" data-end=\"1649\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1649\" data-end=\"1660\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oxidative Aging \/ Traditional Madeira System\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Le Soleil Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52964158898442,"sku":null,"price":425.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/4042\/7530\/files\/ChatGPTImageMay1_2026at01_06_37PM.png?v=1777637220","url":"https:\/\/lesoleilwines.com\/products\/barros-e-sousa-verdelho-meio-seco","provider":"Le Soleil Wines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}