O Produtor, tasting note published in May 9th 2023
Light pink in colour with hints of cherry, it has a very intense nose of ripe strawberry. In the mouth it is surprisingly textured and fresh. A fresh and elegant rosé. Ideal with fish dishes, seafood
salads and white meat dishes.
Concept: Maçanita Vinhos is a project by two siblings and two winemakers. Wines crafted by four hands, where some, although produced together, reflect the individual preferences, quirks, or visions of each sibling. Touriga Nacional, our flagship grape variety, is showcased here in all its floral and aromatic splendor. A true Touriga Nacional! But in Rosé!
Origin: 50% Cima Corgo: 25% at 200m altitude and 25% at 540m altitude. 50% Baixo Corgo at 750m altitude.
Vinification: The harvest is manual and highly selective, carried out in 20 kg boxes. The grape clusters are carefully selected on a sorting table, and then the grapes are gently crushed and transported to the fermentation vats without the use of pumps. The must obtained by saignée ferments spontaneously at 12ºC to preserve its full aromatic potential.
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.
