Red Wine

Maçanita

Reserve 2021, 75cl

Douro

Maçanita

Concept : Brothers, winemakers, friends, working together for over 15 years and in more than 14 wineries. This Maçanita Reserva Tinto is just that, the culmination of the experiences of two brothers, two winemakers, lots of discussion, lots of laughter, all summed up in this Reserva dos Irmãos. We hope you enjoy it!

Vinification: Grapes are handpicked and transported in 18 kg crates. In the winery, cold pre-maceration, spontaneous fermentation, cuvaison for 26 days. Aging 70% in neutral French oak barrels and 30% in stainless steel tanks for 18 months. Released in November 2023.

Pairs well with dishes of both white and red meats, in both traditional and modern cuisine.

Allergens information

Contains sulphites.

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.