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Antonio Madeira 2019 "A Palheira" Tinto

The apotheosis of Serra d’Estrela old vines field-blend, albeit on a base of about 50% Baga, this has all the virtues of the Vinhas Velhas elevated to a degree of refinement and perfumed intensity that scream of class. Made from two plots – one planted to 60 year-old Baga, the other a centenarian field blend – this cuvée was exceptionally separated out in 2017 because of its transcendent quality. The svelte, contained and simmering palate is just a cauldron of expressively mineral-infused red fruit. About 1700 bottles were produced.

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Wine Specifics

WineWise Code
PAM-APA17
Country
Portugal
Region
Dão
Color/Style
Red
Destemming
Complete
Fermentation Vessel
Stainless Steel
Additional Fermentation Notes
4 weeks
Aging Vessel
Used Barrique
Aging Duration (months)
18 months
Filtered?
No
Fining Agents
None
Yeast Protocol
Spontaneous
Malolactic Conversion
Yes
Added Sulfur
Yes, 2g/L
Varieties
Field blend of 20 native grape varieties, where the main is Baga (around 50%)
Residual Sugar
0.4
ABV
13.5
Acidity
6.21
Closure
Natural Cork
Annual Production
160
Soil Types
Granite
Elevation (meters)
500
Vine Age
60 and 100
Yields (hl/ha)
15
Farming Practices
Bio-dynamic
Harvest Method
Hand-harvested
Additional Harvest Notes
Guyot
Other Vineyard Details
West

Notes from the Producer: A Palheira 2017 is a blend of 2 of the best old vineyards cultivated by Antonio, one 60 years old vine where the Baga dominates, and the other100 years old vines where pink granite gives a special character to the wine. The wines of these 2 vines where so good in 2017 that we decided to bottle it separately from the others old vineyards that usually goes to the blend of 'Vinhas Velhas' red wine. So A Palheira 2017 shows the best results that we achieved in 2017 reds.

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