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Antonio Madeira 2022 Vinhas Velhas Branco
A field-blend of 20 autochthonous varieties given the classic Burgundian treatment of fermentation in 90% used barriques (10% in stainless steel) for two winters before bottling in April 2024. The vines are between 50 and 130 years old. The sheer intensity of the fruit and the density of the palate are what are striking here. It is as if the wisdom of the ages has made its way from the ancient roots to the glass in your hand. Such vitality and power combined.

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Wine Specifics
WineWise Code | PAM-VVB22 |
Country | Portugal |
Region | Dāo |
Color/Style | White |
Aging Vessel | 90% Used Barrique, 10% Stainless Steel |
Aging Duration (months) | 19 months |
Filtered? | No |
Fining Agents | None |
Yeast Protocol | Spontaneous |
Malolactic Conversion | Yes |
Additonal Maturation Details: | Fine Lees
Malolactic is done and long ageing before bottling (2 winters), to refine the wine (burgundian approach).
Bottling took place 2 winters after harvest, in April 2024. |
Added Sulfur | Yes, 20mg/L |
Varieties | Field blend of 20 authoctonous varieties |
Residual Sugar | 0.5 |
ABV | 13.4 |
Acidity | 5.73 |
pH | 3.31 |
Closure | Natural cork |
Annual Production | 7000 bottles |
Certified Vegan | No |
Other Wine Facts | The white Vinhas Velhas 2022 comes from all the vineyards cultivated by Antonio Madeira in Biodynamics, aged from 50 up to 130 years old, where we found field blends of around 20 autochthonous grape varieties, some of them forgotten varieties. 80% of the field blend is Siria, Fernão Pires, Bical, Encruzado, Malvasia Fina, Arinto and Cerceal. |
Soil Types | Granite |
Elevation (meters) | 500 |
Vine Age | 80 |
Yields (hl/ha) | 20 |
Farming Practices | Practicing Bio-dynamic |
Harvest Method | Hand-Harvested |
Notes from the Producer: undefined
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