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Antonio Madeira

Antonio Madeira A Palheira

Portugal, Dao

Red wine

4.3

Expert Rating

4.0

Regularly Reviewed

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

Lusciously Sweet

Alcohol:

High

Very Low Alcohol

Very High

Intensity:

Pronounced

Subtle

Powerful

Body:

Rich

Light Bodied

Full Bodied

Acidity:

Vibrant

Soft

Crisp

Tannin:

Grippy

No Tannin

Grippy

GRAPES (3)

Tinta Amarela

Baga

Jaen

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

0 Review