Antonio Madeira A Centenária Tinto 2018 Dão DOC

The António Madeira A Centenária 2018 is a remarkable single-vineyard wine sourced from a 130-year-old vineyard in the foothills of Serra da Estrela, one of the most historic viticultural sites in the Dão Highlands. Created by António Madeira, a French winemaker of Portuguese descent, this wine represents his ongoing quest to rediscover the "Grand Crus" of the Dão and preserve their unique identity.

The 2018 vintage was one of the most challenging in the estate's history, with severe weather reducing yields by approximately 60%. Despite these conditions, the quality of this ancient vineyard was so exceptional that it was bottled on its own to showcase its singular character. The vintage also marked the estate's first year of biodynamic viticulture.

Minimal intervention is at the heart of the winemaking philosophy. Fermentation occurred naturally in traditional open lagares with indigenous yeasts and gentle foot treading, with no additions other than sulphur. The wine was then matured for 18 months in used 600L Stockinger oak barrels, allowing the vineyard character to take centre stage.

Tasting Notes

A wine of extraordinary purity and identity, displaying fresh red fruits wrapped in granite minerality, alongside notes of white cherry, wild herbs, floral nuances and pine forest aromas. The palate is deep, fresh and vibrant, with silky tannins, exceptional finesse and an endless mineral finish. A true expression of the Serra da Estrela terroir and one of Portugal's great old-vine wines.

Wine Details
Producer: António Madeira
Region: Dão – Serra da Estrela, Portugal
Vintage: 2018
Vineyard: Single vineyard
Average Vine Age: 130 years
Soil: Granite
Grape Varieties: Approx. 60% Jaen with 40% comprising more than 20 native Portuguese varieties including Tinta Amarela, Baga, Negro Mouro and Tinta Pinheira
Viticulture: Biodynamic
Fermentation: Indigenous yeasts, traditional open lagares
Oak Maturation: 18 months in used 600L oak barrels
Alcohol: 14.2%
Production: Only 760 bottles
Food Pairing

Ideal with lamb, duck, white meats and traditional Portuguese dishes such as codfish, where its freshness, savoury complexity and vibrant acidity shine.

Cellaring

Built for long-term ageing, this rare old-vine wine will continue to evolve gracefully over the next decade and beyond, revealing even greater nuance and complexity.

A true "Grand Cru" of the Dão, sourced from a 130-year-old vineyard and bottled to preserve the unique voice of one of Portugal's most historic terroirs.