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 |
Farming Practices | Bio-dynamic |
Varieties | Field blend of 20 native grape varieties, where the main is Baga (around 50%) |
ABV | 13.5 |
Residual Sugar | 0.4 |
Acidity | 6.21 |
Closure | Natural Cork |
Case Size | 6x750 |
Pricing | NET |
Maceration | 2 weeks in lagares (open vats typical of Portugal) |
Pumpover/Punchdown | Very gentle punchdown 2 mins in the morning and evening |
Destemming | Complete |
Fermentation Vessel | Stainless Steel |
Fermentation Duration | 4 weeks |
Aging Method | Used Barrique |
Aging Duration (months) | 18 months |
Filtered | No |
Fining Agents | None |
Yeast | Spontaneous |
Malolactic | Yes |
Added Sulfur | Yes, 2g/L |
Soil Type | Granite |
Elevation (meters) | 500 |
Vineyard Aspect | West |
Vine Age | 60 and 100 |
Yields (hl/ha) | 15 |
Vine Training | Guyot |
Picking | Hand-harvested |
Annual Production | 160 |
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.
