Maçanita Branco

Description

Maçanita: As if it were a score, interpreting others’ work is like picking up a song that has already been sung a thousand times. There are always different ways to sing it. This vineyard, in areas with an ancestral origin, presents a delicate combination of notes—let’s say grape varieties—that culminate in a classic from the Douro, an elegant and authentic wine for everyday enjoyment. Origin Carlão, Cima Corgo. Vineyards aged 90 to 110 years, situated at 480 m altitude, on soils transitioning between slate and granite, with an average yield of 1 200 kg / ha. Vinification Cow‑planted vines. Manual harvest into 18 kg crates. Direct whole‑bunch pressing, cold decantation and spontaneous barrel fermentation, with bâtonnage. 12 months maturation in neutral barrels. Food pairing Ideal to pair with oven‑baked fish or salt‑cured fish, seasoned white meats, and soft cheeses. Denomination Douro DOC