WINE DESCRIPTION
Antonio Madeira A Palheira is a highly regarded wine producer from the Dão region of Portugal. The vineyards are located in the foothills of the Serra da Estrela mountain range, where the vines benefit from the cool climate and granite soils. The winemaking process is traditional, with a focus on minimal intervention to allow the terroir to shine through. The resulting wine is a beautiful expression of the region, with a medium-bodied style that is both elegant and complex. The wine showcases the unique characteristics of the Dão region, with notes of red fruit, herbs, and a subtle minerality.
NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER
Antonio Madeira's "Burgundian approach with the terroir of the Dão" is showcased beautifully in this Serra da Estrela subregion gem.Harvested from two incredibly old vineyards, farmed organically with biodynamic practices, this wine offers a delightful field-blend experience. One vineyard, with 60-year-old Baga-dominant vines, and the other featuring a mix of Tinta Amarela, Jaén, and around 20 other varieties, all nurtured on pink granite soils at 500 meters above sea level. Grapes are gently hand-harvested and undergo a minimalist extraction in lagar using indigenous yeasts. After malolactic fermentation in used French barrels, it matures for 18 months in a combination of used French and Austrian oak. Bottled unfined and unfiltered, with minimal SO2, the result is an elegant, floral, and red-fruit-driven wine, enveloped in silky tannins, accompanied by intriguing herbal notes. Antonio Madeira A Palheira is a truly stunning wine, epitomizing the uniqueness and excellence of the Dão terroir.
EXPERT RATING
4.3
DRINKING WINDOW
Now
2057
Profile
Sweetness:
Dry
Dry
Lusciously Sweet
Alcohol:
High
Very Low Alcohol
Very High
Intensity:
Pronounced
Subtle
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Body:
Rich
Light Bodied
Full Bodied
Acidity:
Vibrant
Soft
Crisp
Tannin:
Grippy
No Tannin
Grippy
GRAPES (3)
Tinta Amarela
Baga
ORIGINS
Winery: Antonio Madeira
Region: Dao
The Dao wine region is located in central Portugal, south of the Douro Valley. It is known for producing high-quality red wines made from indigenous grape varieties such as Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz, and Alfrocheiro. The region has a long history of winemaking, dating back to the Roman times.CUSTOMER RATING
4.0
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