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António Madeira Red 2022
15,90 €
Complex nose, aromatic herbs, granite, fresh fruit, floral notes and spices. Salivating, tasty wine with a beautifully fresh and granite finish.
| Producer | Producer: António Madeira |
| Region | Dão Sub-Region: Serra da Estrela |
| Grapes | Alfrocheiro, Tinta Pinheira, Touriga Nacional, Baga, Jaen and a mixture of dozens of indigenous grape varieties. |
| Soil | Old vineyards with an average age of 50 to 70 years, with dozens of indigenous grape varieties mixed in. |
| Winemaking | The winemaking philosophy is focused on seeking the expression of the terroir of Serra da Estrela. As such, no oenological product was used except for very low doses of sulphur. The alcoholic fermentation took place naturally with the indigenous yeasts, in casks. Low extraction was sought, working by "infusion" in search of the elegance and finesse characteristic of the region. After pressing, the wine was transferred to stainless steel tanks and used French oak barrels. |
| Aging | 18 months in used French oak barrels. |
| Capacity | 750 ml |
| Volume | Alcohol by Volume: 13% |
| Temperature | 15ºC - 17ºC |
| Harmonizations | Cod dishes, lamb, red meats, white meats and duck dishes. |
Since 2010 António Madeira, a Portuguese-descendant Frenchman with family roots in Dão, Serra da Estrela, has been researching and growing old vines located in special places. With passion, dedication and precision, applying methods that are respectful for the life of the soil and that facilitate the expression of the terroir in the wines. It does not use herbicides and works the soils manually with hoes and the help of a horse.
The philosophy of winemaking is focused on the search for the expression of the terroir of the Serra da Estrela, using no oenological product other than sulphurous.
