Antonio Madeira A Liberdade Branco 2021 Dão DOC

The António Madeira A Liberdade 2021 is one of the purest expressions of the Serra da Estrela, crafted with a simple yet uncompromising philosophy: nothing added, nothing taken away. Named A Liberdade ("Freedom"), the wine reflects António Madeira's commitment to allowing the vineyard, indigenous yeasts and native grape varieties to speak entirely for themselves. The 2021 vintage is produced from a biodynamically farmed vineyard planted to Encruzado, Cerceal and Bical, with no added sulphites during vinification and bottled unfined and unfiltered. Based on the supplied 2021 vintage information and the winery's established approach for A Liberdade.

The 2021 growing season was influenced by significant rainfall during harvest, resulting in wines with ripe fruit, vibrant freshness and notably low alcohol levels. After gentle pressing and gravity settling, fermentation commenced naturally with indigenous yeasts in a combination of 600-litre oak barrel and stainless steel. Malolactic fermentation was completed naturally, and the wine spent 14 months ageing before bottling, preserving texture, complexity and site expression.

Tasting Notes

Deep, flinty and wonderfully expressive, A Liberdade 2021 combines layers of pure fruit, mineral freshness and crystalline precision. The palate is elegant yet textural, with a distinctive saline character that reflects the granite soils of the Serra da Estrela. Long, focused and intensely mineral, the finish carries remarkable energy and persistence. The tasting profile is consistent with the character described for the A Liberdade cuvée, adapted to the 2021 vintage details provided.

Wine Details
Producer: António Madeira
Region: Dão – Serra da Estrela, Portugal
Vintage: 2021
Grape Varieties: Encruzado, Cerceal & Bical
Vineyard: 30-year-old biodynamic vineyard
Soil: Granite
Altitude: 500 metres
Farming: Biodynamic
Winemaking: Indigenous yeasts, no oenological products
Sulphites: No added sulphites during vinification
Ageing: 14 months in 600L barrel and stainless steel
Alcohol: 12.1%
Total Acidity: 5.81 g/L
pH: 3.25
Production: 2,800 bottles
Bottling: Unfined & unfiltered
Food Pairing

A natural match for fresh seafood, grilled fish, salt cod, roast chicken, soft cheeses and seasonal vegetable dishes, where its freshness, texture and saline minerality can shine.

About A Liberdade

The name A Liberdade reflects António Madeira's desire to make a wine with complete freedom for the vineyard and native yeasts to express themselves. Produced without additives and with minimal intervention, it is one of the purest examples of contemporary Dão winemaking and a compelling showcase of the region's historic granite terroirs.

A strikingly pure, zero-sulphur Dão white that combines crystalline freshness, saline minerality and the unmistakable character of the Serra da Estrela.