Antonio Madeira Vinha da Serra Tinto 2019 Dão DOC

The António Madeira Vinha da Serra 2019 is one of the most exclusive wines produced in the Dão, sourced from a tiny 100-year-old vineyard perched at 600 metres altitude in the Serra da Estrela. Situated on a west-facing hillside, the site enjoys a unique balance of mountain freshness and ripening afternoon sun, producing a wine of remarkable harmony, energy and finesse. Described by António Madeira as "my Musigny", this extraordinary vineyard yielded just one 225-litre barrel in 2019.

Dominated by Tinta Amarela (60%), alongside Jaen (20%), Baga (9%), Tinta Pinheira (8%) and several other native varieties, Vinha da Serra is a true reflection of the historic field blends that define the Serra da Estrela. António regards Tinta Amarela as the "Pinot Noir of the Dão" for its ability to express place with elegance, perfume and precision.

The 2019 vintage was a superb year, delivering fresh, ripe fruit and exceptional balance. Fermentation took place naturally in open vats with indigenous yeasts and minimal extraction to preserve the vineyard's identity. After pressing, the wine was transferred directly to a used 225-litre French oak barrel for malolactic fermentation and 18 months of maturation before bottling in July 2021.

Tasting Notes

Beautifully aromatic and expressive, the nose reveals sweet floral notes alongside cherry and berry fruits. The palate is fresh, supple and finely detailed, with vibrant cherry and raspberry fruit, bright natural acidity and impressive underlying structure. Focused, linear and serious, the wine combines elegance with depth, finishing with purity, persistence and outstanding ageing potential.

Wine Details
Producer: António Madeira
Region: Dão – Serra da Estrela, Portugal
Vintage: 2019
Vineyard: Single high-altitude vineyard, west-facing
Vine Age: Approximately 100 years
Soil: Granite
Altitude: 600 metres
Grape Varieties: Tinta Amarela (60%), Jaen (20%), Baga (9%), Tinta Pinheira (8%) and other native varieties
Farming: Biodynamic (uncertified)
Fermentation: Indigenous yeasts, traditional open vats
Oak Maturation: 18 months in a used 225L French oak barrel
Alcohol: 12.3%
Total Acidity: 6.12 g/L
pH: 3.62
Production: Only 300 bottles
Bottled: July 2021
Food Pairing

An exceptional partner for lamb, duck, game birds and traditional Portuguese dishes, where its freshness, purity and fine structure can shine.

Cellaring

While already beautifully expressive, the wine's acidity, structure and concentration suggest a long future ahead. Cellar confidently for 10 years or more to unlock further complexity and nuance.

A profound and incredibly rare single-vineyard Dão red, showcasing the elegance, freshness and identity of one of the Serra da Estrela's most treasured old-vine sites.