Antonio MADEIRA
Vinhas Velhas

António Madeira, a French engineer of Portuguese origin, decided in 2010 to return to the land of his ancestors, the Serra da Estrela. On this magnificent granite plateau considered to be the “terroir of the grands crus” of the Dão, António cultivates his plots of old vines (over 50 years old) planted with more than 30 grape varieties in a very hands-off manner. (more than 30 grape varieties). With moderate alcohol levels, his wines, which are more infused than extracted, have very pure aromatic expressions supported by delicate structures. A Burgundian version of Portuguese wines.

The Grand Blanc de Madeira, 75% Siria and 25% other indigenous Portuguese grape varieties, is a blend from 15 granite-soiled plots with very old vines (between 60 and 120 years old). Its refreshing acidity, remarkable minerality and moderate alcohol content (12%) bring it close to a great Chablis.

António Madeira, a French engineer of Portuguese origin, decided in 2010 to return to the land of his ancestors, the Serra da Estrela. On this magnificent granite plateau considered to be the “terroir of the grands crus” of the Dão, António cultivates his plots of old vines (over 50 years old) planted with more than 30 grape varieties in a very hands-off manner. (more than 30 grape varieties). With moderate alcohol levels, his wines, which are more infused than extracted, have very pure aromatic expressions supported by delicate structures. A Burgundian version of Portuguese wines.

Delicate on the palate, Tinto is full-bodied and luscious with delicious fruitiness. A very fine entry-level wine, predominantly made from black Alfrocheiro grapes.

António Madeira, a French engineer of Portuguese origin, decided in 2010 to return to the land of his ancestors, the Serra da Estrela. On this magnificent granite plateau considered to be the “terroir of the grands crus” of the Dão, António cultivates his plots of old vines (over 50 years old) planted with more than 30 grape varieties in a very hands-off manner. (more than 30 grape varieties). With moderate alcohol levels, his wines, which are more infused than extracted, have very pure aromatic expressions supported by delicate structures. A Burgundian version of Portuguese wines.

Vinhas Velhas is a blend of different parcels of old vines from the estate. Composed of more than 20 different grape varieties (Mencia, Baga, Tinta Amarela, etc.), it is the wine that best represents António's work, with a full-bodied, dense and creamy palate, with notes of tart black fruits.

António Madeira, a French engineer of Portuguese origin, decided in 2010 to return to the land of his ancestors, the Serra da Estrela. On this magnificent granite plateau considered to be the “terroir of the grands crus” of the Dão, António cultivates his plots of old vines (over 50 years old) planted with more than 30 grape varieties in a very hands-off manner. (more than 30 grape varieties). With moderate alcohol levels, his wines, which are more infused than extracted, have very pure aromatic expressions supported by delicate structures. A Burgundian version of Portuguese wines.

A Centenaria, the vines—which are well over a century old (120 years)—grow on granite soil, producing a powerful wine with an endless finish and very fine tannins. It has a balance very much in the style of Côte-Rôtie