1999 Broadbent Tinta Negra "Colheita," Madeira, Portugal - 750ml

92 Points – Wine Spectator

Broadbent’s 1999 Colheita Madeira is a single-vintage expression from the island of Madeira, produced from Tinta Negra and bottled in the estate’s characteristically accessible yet serious fortified style. Showing the depth of cask aging with Madeira’s signature acidity, it offers a beautifully balanced profile of sweetness, spice, dried fruit, and savory nuttiness. Broadbent lists its Colheita Madeira wines as 100% Tinta Negra.

Blend: 100% Tinta Negra.

Tasting Notes: Layered aromas of date, dried fig, toasted walnut, brown sugar, cocoa, honey, ginger, orange peel, and caramelized citrus. The palate is medium-rich and supple, with concentrated dried fruit, roasted nuts, warm spice, and a bright acidic spine that keeps the sweetness lifted and precise through the finish.

Structure: Medium-rich, oxidative, sweet-edged, and vibrant, with classic Madeira freshness and a long nutty finish.

Drink Window: Now–2035+. Madeira is exceptionally stable once bottled, and this wine is ready to enjoy now while retaining excellent longevity under proper storage.

Decanting: Decanting is not required. Serve slightly chilled in small white wine or dessert wine stems; once opened, this bottle can remain fresh for several weeks if recorked and stored cool.

An elegant fortified wine for after-dinner service, cheese courses, nut-based desserts, or contemplative sipping, the 1999 Broadbent Tinta Negra Colheita offers impressive complexity without requiring further cellaring. Its combination of sweetness, acidity, and oxidative depth makes it a distinctive bottle for collectors, Madeira enthusiasts, and refined gifting.