Maçanita Tinto 2018

Maçanita Tinto is full-bodied and round with good persistence. Ruby red colour with violet hues. Intense bouquet of ripe black fruit and violet florals. The palate is structured and has rich flavours of ripe blackberries, black plums, red cherries and tobacco, leather and pepper nuances.

A blend of 20% Sousão, 55% Touriga Nacional, 25% old vineyards. The fruit comes from old vines that grow in Duoro Valley, Portugal. 

Manual harvest in small boxes. Destemming and cold pre-fermentation between 10–14°C. Cold fermentation then ageing for 12 months with 50% in stainless steel and 50% in neutral French oak barrels.

AWARDS & ACCOLADES

- 18.5/20 POINTS

"It has the most mature profile of the Touriga do Douro but without ever losing the sensation of elegance and freshness, with very beautiful fruit and even a slight floral touch. Very good balance in the mouth, fine and expressive, with fresh fruit always in the foreground and great overall polish. Absolutely delicious."

- 90 POINTS

"Two winemakers, a brother and sister in the Douro, have produced a ripe, structured wine. Firm tannins and strongly textured blackberry fruits reflect the serious schist soil. Drink this rich wine from 2022."