Vinhas Velhas Tinto 2022, Antonio Madeira
Region: Dão
Producer: Antonio Madeira
| Volume | 75.0 cl. |
| Grape Variety | A blend of old vines, 75% composed of Baga, Jaen and Tinta Amarela. The remaining 25% consists of more than 20 old varieties, Marufo, Tinta Pinheira, Negro Mouro, Tinta Carvalha, Bastardo, Alfrocheiro, Touriga Nacional, Alicante Bouschet and many others. |
| Drinking window | 2026-2031 |
| Alc. | 13.0% |
| Vinification | The grapes are traditionally trodden, but seeking little extraction to preserve the varieties’ properties and characteristics and to produce an elegant and fine wine. Fermentation takes place in open tanks, with native yeasts. |
| Ripening | 18 months in French oak barrels, then 3 months in stainless steel tanks. |
Waar serveer je ’m bij?
Old vines, foot-trodden but deliberately little extracted — António Madeira wants you to recognise the grapes, not the extraction. Eighteen months in neutral French wood and a further three in steel let the wine settle before bottling. Baga, Jaen and Tinta Amarela together give line and length without sharp edges.
Drie gerechten die werken
Roast quail with grapes
Leg of lamb with garlic
Beef braised with star anise and soy
Leg of lamb with garlic
Beef braised with star anise and soy
Vegetarisch
White beans stewed with tomato and sage
Minder geschikt bij
Pronouncedly smoked dishes: smoke runs straight through the fine aroma this wine was made for.
Voor de Portugees geïnspireerde kok
Cozido à portuguesa — boiled meats with cabbage, beans, sausage and potato, the national Sunday plate
Serveren op 16 °C
The producer
Antonio Madeira
Antonio Madeira grew up in Paris, but became completely hooked on the Dão during summer vacations with his grandparents. In 2010, he decided to look for old vineyards in the region and found refuge in the cellars at Alvaro Castro (Saes/Pellada) to make his first wines.
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