António Madeira Vinha da Serra Dão ‘Serra da Estrela’ Tinto 2019
$170.00 inc. GST
António Madeira, who is French of Portuguese descent, has his roots in the foothills of Serra da Estrela. Since 2010, António Madeira has been researching, the places in this sub-region, that our ancestors elected as the best for vine, those that we might call the «Grands Crus of the Dão highlands» and found a series of old vines that are distinctive because of the authenticity of their grape varieties, the characteristics and nuances of their granite soils and sun exposures.
Beautiful aromatics already with sweet floral cherry and berry fruits. The palate is fresh, supple and fine with lovely acidity and fresh cherry and raspberry fruit. The sweet fruit hides the structure and acidity, which is substantial. Has some grip on the finish. This is focused and linear and quite serious, with nice brightness but also a potential for ageing.
30 in stock
Description
2019 was a good year with fresh and ripe grapes.
Vinha da Serra 2019 Red is the expression of a single parcel. A 100 years old small vineyard located in altitude (600m) in the Serra da Estrela, on a hillside facing west. We find here a wonderful balance with altitude bringing freshness and sun exposure to the west bringing ripeness. The fine tannins in
the mouth remind the fine texture of the soil. A “Premier Cru” with identity and sense of harmony.This vineyard produces very little. In 2019, we managed only a barrel of 225L of this vineyard. This is the small vineyard in the mountain: just 300 bottles (one barrel). Tinta Amarela is the dominant variety (about 60% of the blend), which is the Pinot of the Dão. My musigny, says Antonio.
