CONCEPT: Brothers, winemakers, friends, working together for over 18 years and in more than 15 wineries. This Maçanita Red is exactly that, the culmination of the experiences of two brothers, two winemakers, lots of discussions, lots of laughs, all summarized in a bottle of wine. We hope you enjoy it.
To be stored at 12°C to be served at 16°C and enjoyed at 18°C.
Cuisine: Pairs well with spicy meats and cheeses.
Awards:
91/100 Wine Enthusiast (2019)
90/100 Robert Parker (2019)
Allergens information
Contains sulphites.
SKU: 105509
António Maçanita
Joana and António Maçanita had a dream, create a wine with unique style, shaped to the personality of the two winemakers. The opportunity arises for the Douroregion, where Joana performs most of her professional activity. Among the terraces and long lines of vineyards, she’s faced with very special grapes, impossible to remain indifferent, Joana called António and challenged him for their first trip. In 2011 the roots are posted for the project of brother and sister, and Dourowas just the right spot. Following the same guideline and quality of the work done in other projects, António and Joana, believe that, the work on the vineyards is very important to achieve the best quality for their wines. The vineyards are located in the Douro, Sub-Region of Cima Corgo near the village of Pinhão. Maçanita Vinhos, carefully chosen their vineyards to fit the right profile, of concentration, richness and freshness. Brother and sister walked together the vineyards in every important operation that defines the quality and health of the grapes. With a enology based in the respect for the fruit, in which the extraction of color and structure of the grapes is made in a soft and slow process. The Maçanita wines are a pure expression of oenology “by Maçanita”, fruit above all.
