Antonio Madeira Os Granitos Tinto 2019 Dão DOC

The António Madeira Os Granitos 2019 is a remarkable single-vineyard wine sourced from a tiny 100-year-old vineyard in the foothills of the Serra da Estrela. Considered a potential "Grand Cru" of the Dão, this unique site contains an extraordinary mosaic of around five different granite soil types, with variations in colour and texture across the parcel contributing to the wine's complexity, energy and mineral character.

The 2019 vintage was an excellent growing season, producing fresh, ripe fruit with outstanding balance and purity. Built around a traditional field blend of Jaen, Baga and Tinta Amarela, which account for approximately 60% of the blend, the remaining 40% is made up of around twenty native Portuguese grape varieties, including Alicante Bouschet, Negro Mouro and Tinta Pinheira.

Crafted with a minimal-intervention philosophy, fermentation took place naturally in traditional open lagar fermenters using indigenous yeasts and very gentle extraction. Following pressing, the wine was matured for 18 months in a used 500-litre oak barrel, allowing the vineyard's character and mineral complexity to remain at the forefront. The wine was bottled in August 2021.

Tasting Notes

A beautifully expressive and terroir-driven wine, opening with a floral, sappy nose and lifted aromatics. The palate is fresh, bright and elegant, displaying supple raspberry and cherry fruit, subtle herbal nuances and a touch of peach-like richness. Juicy acidity, fine precision and beautifully resolved tannins carry through to a focused, pure and energetic finish. A compelling expression of the classic character of the Serra da Estrela.

Wine Details
Producer: António Madeira
Region: Dão – Serra da Estrela, Portugal
Vintage: 2019
Vineyard: Single vineyard
Vine Age: Approximately 100 years
Soil: Granite, with multiple granite soil types across the site
Altitude: 500 metres
Grape Varieties: Field blend of Jaen, Baga, Tinta Amarela (approx. 60%) and 20 other native varieties
Farming: Biodynamic (uncertified)
Fermentation: Indigenous yeasts, traditional open lagar fermentation
Ageing: 18 months in a used 500L oak barrel
Alcohol: 12.9%
Total Acidity: 5.86 g/L
pH: 3.78
Production: Only 670 bottles
Bottled: August 2021
Food Pairing

An ideal match for lamb, duck, roast poultry, white meats and traditional Portuguese codfish dishes, where its freshness, minerality and savoury complexity can shine.

About António Madeira

French-born and of Portuguese heritage, António Madeira has dedicated himself to restoring and preserving some of the oldest vineyards of the Serra da Estrela. Through biodynamic farming, indigenous fermentations and the rescue of forgotten native grape varieties, he has become one of the Dão's most influential and respected producers.

A rare single-vineyard Dão red that combines ancient vines, complex granite terroir and remarkable purity, delivering a compelling expression of one of the Serra da Estrela's great vineyard sites.