Everything About Bual Grape
"boo-AHL" 
Bual Description
Origin: Madeira, Portugal
History: Bual, also known as Boal in Portuguese, is a white grape variety traditionally grown on Madeira Island. It is primarily used in the production of medium-sweet Madeira wines, offering a balance between the drier Sercial and Verdelho, and the sweeter Malmsey styles. Bual wines are known for their rich flavors and aging potential.
Appearance: Medium-sized, greenish-yellow berries growing in compact clusters.
Growing Traits: Bual is a good yielding grape that performs best on the lower slopes on the south side of Madeira Island, around Câmara de Lobos and Funchal.
Food Pairing Bual Madeira's medium-sweet profile and balanced acidity make it an excellent match for a variety of desserts, particularly those featuring dried fruits, nuts, or caramel. It pairs well with almond tart, crème brûlée, and blue cheeses. The wine's richness also complements foie gras and pâté.
Body
Sweetness
Tannin
Acidity
Alcohol
Medium-bodied with a rich and rounded texture, offering a harmonious balance between sweetness and acidity. Medium-sweet, providing a luscious profile that is sweeter than Sercial and Verdelho but less sweet than Malmsey. Negligible tannin levels, characteristic of white wines, contributing to its smooth and clean profile. Moderate to high acidity, providing a vibrant and refreshing backbone that balances its sweetness. Moderate alcohol content, typically ranging between 17% and 20%, common for fortified wines like Madeira.
Dried Fruits 
Caramel 
Spice 
Nuts 
Smoky Bual Madeira wines are characterized by flavors of dried fruits, such as raisins and figs, complemented by notes of caramel and warm spices. Subtle nutty and smoky undertones add complexity, all balanced by moderate to high acidity and a medium-sweet finish.
Regions
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Portugal
•Madeira Island
Notable Wines and Producers
Bual 10 Year Old Madeira
•Blandy's
•Henriques & Henriques
Bual 15 Year Old Madeira
•Cossart Gordon
•Justino's
Bual FAQ
Madeira, Portugal
Bual has a body level of 3 out of 5. Which means that Bual is Moderate bodied.
Bual has a dryness level of 3 out of 5. Which means that Bual is Semi-Sweet.
Madeira, Portugal
Bual is grown in Portugal (Madeira Island).
Bual Madeira wines are characterized by flavors of dried fruits, such as raisins and figs, complemented by notes of caramel and warm spices. Subtle nutty and smoky undertones add complexity, all balanced by moderate to high acidity and a medium-sweet finish.
Bual Madeira's medium-sweet profile and balanced acidity make it an excellent match for a variety of desserts, particularly those featuring dried fruits, nuts, or caramel. It pairs well with almond tart, crème brûlée, and blue cheeses. The wine's richness also complements foie gras and pâté.
Bual Madeira wines are characterized by flavors of dried fruits, such as raisins and figs, complemented by notes of caramel and warm spices. Subtle nutty and smoky undertones add complexity, all balanced by moderate to high acidity and a medium-sweet finish.