Antonio Madeira Dāo A Palheira 2018

Antonio Madeira Dāo A Palheira 2018

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Description

Region : Dão – Serra da Estrela
Soil type: Granite
Vineyards : 2 old vineyards
Average vine age : 60 and 100 years old
Grape varieties: Field blend of 20 native grape varieties, where the main is Baga.

Winemaking:
The vinification philosophy was to respect the grapes and nature and focus on seeking the expression of the terroir of Serra da Estrela, thus, no other product was used except sulphur.Alcoholic fermentation took place in open vats with traditional treading and began naturally, with the yeast from the vine itself, to express its identity in the purest form.Very little extraction was sought. After pressing, the wine was placed directly into used French oak barrels, where malolactic fermentation took place until the following spring and where it aged for 18 months. Bottling took place in July 2015.

 Grape Varieties:
Jaen,Tinta Amarela,Baga

Tasting Notes:
Still very young, full of energy, showing ability to age in bottle. Great finesse, flowers, crystal fruit, resins and minerals combine in a pure nose, unique and complex. Mouth salivating, dense and elegant, very fresh, full of energy, demanding food around. Long finish and granitic.

Store and Serve Advices:
Storage Lying down at a temperature of 15°C. Serve at a temperature of 16°C to 18ºC.

Food Pairing:
Accompanies grilled meats, pasta with red sauce, cold and powerful cheeses.

The Producer

ANTONIO MADEIRA

Dão

António Madeira is French of Portuguese descent, and his family roots are in the Serra da Estrela, Portugal’s highest mountain range located in the upper Dão region. António believes the heart of Dão lies in this mountainous region, and that the fine, fresh, mineral wines you can produce here - which he refers to as the ‘Grands Crus of the Dão highlands’ - have great ageing potential. He started researching the region in earnest in 2010, and discovered plots of old vines of native varietals such as Tinta Pinheira, Negro Mouro, Tinta Amarela and Baga. This viticultural heritage, combined with the free draining granite soils and excellent sun exposures make these sites distinct. He found a neglected 50-year-old vineyard in Serra da Estrela foothills, which he recuperated and used to produce his first wine in 2011. His winemaking philosophy is to respect the grapes and the natural environment. He farms sustainably, just using some sulphur treatments, in order to not mask the unique terroir. Grapes are hand harvested and winemaking is gentle, aiming for minimal extraction.

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