O Produtor, tasting note published in May 23rd 2023
Intense ruby-violet colour with an intense aroma of forest fruits with hints of spices and toffee from good French oak. It's full-bodied on the palate, with ripe tannins. Balanced acidity and good persistence.
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Denomination
Alentejo Regional Wine.
Climate
Continental Mediterranean, hot and dry days with very cold nights.
Vinification
Vineyards under integrated or organic production. Manual harvest. The bunches are selected at the sorting table and then the berries are lightly crushed and transported to the fermentation vats by gravity. The alcoholic and malolactic fermentations are natural and spontaneous. Daily pumping over takes place regularly. “Cuvaison lasts more than 15 days.
Allergens information
Contains sulphites.
SKU: 105568
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.
