Wine evening: Ricardo Freitas of Vinhos Barbeito, Madeira, Portugal
© Vinhos Barbeito
If you’re smart, you’re going to do what Billy does to put his mother-in-law in a good mood come Christmas Eve: crack open a bottle or three of something properly old and fortified. Indeed, aged Madeira is a truly uplifting beverage. And since the world’s best son-in-law doesn’t want you to miss out on the particularly exquisite, aged bottles created by Vinhos Barbeito, it is a great honour for us to be able to invite Ricardo Freitas for our first wine evening of 2024.
Run by the same family since 1946, Vinhos Barbeito remains dedicated to the creation of distinctive and authentic Madeira. One of their specialities is their “Frasqueiras” line – bottles that are left to mature for more than 20 years, making for fuller, caramelised and concentrated wines. Former history teacher Ricardo took over the company in 1992; he prides himself on fusing the time-honoured methods of his family with modern techniques. Barbeito wines are aged in three different warehouses with different climatic conditions, allowing each variety and blend of grape to shine. However, there is one thing all Barbeito wines have in common: even the oldest bottle still boasts a delicious and delightful fresh acidity.
We are incredibly grateful to Karsten Kubin of Weingalerie at Pestalozzistraße for making this possible!
What we’ll be drinking:
Barbeito – Verdelho / White – Colheita 2021
Barbeito – Tinta Negra meio seco 50cl 2009
Barbeito – Quatro Pipas Bastardo 50cl NV
Barbeito – 10 YO Verdelho
Barbeito – Verdelho Frasqueira MEF 1994
Barbeito – Malvasia Candida 50cl
Barbeito – 20 YO Malvasia NV
Barbeito – 40 YO Boal Vinho Embaixador
Barbeito – Três Amigos – Medium Sweet – 50YO
Barbeito – Malvasia 1880 – MMV (from Ricardo’s mom’s private collection!)
Topic:
Ricardo Freitas by Vinhos Barbeito, Madeira, Portugal
When:
Saturday, February 3, 2024 at 6:30 p.m.
How much:
€ 445.00 per person (including 19% VAT) | The reservation will be finally confirmed after receipt of payment.
How many:
We offer 13 tickets for sale.
What:
A signature Nobelhart & Schmutzig supper | Please let us know if you have any allergies or if you are vegetarian. Unfortunately, we do not serve vegan suppers. Here’s why. | You’ll be guided through the evening by the Nobelhart & Schmutzig sommeliers and service team | All drinks are included | The evening will be in English
Where:
At the big table in the dining room Nobelhart & Schmutzig | Friedrichstraße 218 | 10969 Berlin / X-berg
How to register:
Drop us an email at or call +49 30 259 40610.
Alternatively, you can fax us +49 30 259 40611 (OK Boomer)
Wine evening: Ricardo Freitas of Vinhos Barbeito, Madeira, Portugal
© Vinhos Barbeito
Run by the same family since 1946, Vinhos Barbeito remains dedicated to the creation of distinctive and authentic Madeira. One of their specialities is their “Frasqueiras” line – bottles that are left to mature for more than 20 years, making for fuller, caramelised and concentrated wines. Former history teacher Ricardo took over the company in 1992; he prides himself on fusing the time-honoured methods of his family with modern techniques. Barbeito wines are aged in three different warehouses with different climatic conditions, allowing each variety and blend of grape to shine. However, there is one thing all Barbeito wines have in common: even the oldest bottle still boasts a delicious and delightful fresh acidity.
We are incredibly grateful to Karsten Kubin of Weingalerie at Pestalozzistraße for making this possible!
What we’ll be drinking:
Barbeito – Verdelho / White – Colheita 2021
Barbeito – Tinta Negra meio seco 50cl 2009
Barbeito – Quatro Pipas Bastardo 50cl NV
Barbeito – 10 YO Verdelho
Barbeito – Verdelho Frasqueira MEF 1994
Barbeito – Malvasia Candida 50cl
Barbeito – 20 YO Malvasia NV
Barbeito – 40 YO Boal Vinho Embaixador
Barbeito – Três Amigos – Medium Sweet – 50YO
Barbeito – Malvasia 1880 – MMV (from Ricardo’s mom’s private collection!)
Topic:
Ricardo Freitas by Vinhos Barbeito, Madeira, Portugal
When:
Saturday, February 3, 2024 at 6:30 p.m.
How much:
€ 445.00 per person (including 19% VAT) | The reservation will be finally confirmed after receipt of payment.
How many:
We offer 13 tickets for sale.
What:
A signature Nobelhart & Schmutzig supper | Please let us know if you have any allergies or if you are vegetarian. Unfortunately, we do not serve vegan suppers. Here’s why. | You’ll be guided through the evening by the Nobelhart & Schmutzig sommeliers and service team | All drinks are included | The evening will be in English
Where:
At the big table in the dining room Nobelhart & Schmutzig | Friedrichstraße 218 | 10969 Berlin / X-berg
How to register:
Drop us an email at or call +49 30 259 40610.
Alternatively, you can fax us +49 30 259 40611 (OK Boomer)