Maçanita Folgasão 2023

Maçanita Folgasão 2023

Style:
A fresh and aromatic white, focused on purity, vibrancy, and varietal expression. Light, lively, and highly refreshing.

Vineyard:
Located in the Douro Valley, sourced from vineyards planted on schist soils. Cooler sites help preserve acidity and enhance aromatic intensity, resulting in a bright and expressive style.

Winery:
Hand-harvested grapes, whole-bunch pressed and fermented at low temperatures in stainless steel. Minimal intervention to preserve freshness, with short lees aging for added texture.

Production:
~2700 bottles

Nose/Palate:

White flowers, citrus, green apple, and subtle herbal notes on the nose, followed by a light to medium-bodied palate with vibrant acidity, a crisp clean profile, citrus and orchard fruit flavors, and a fresh, dry, refreshing finish.
€26,00 EUR
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Colour White
Sweetness Dry
Vintage 2023
Alcohol % 12%
Grape variety 100% Folgasão
Producer Maçanita
Country Portugal
Region Douro Valley
Appellation Baixo Corgo
Volume 0,75 L
Description

Style:

A terroir-driven vintage Champagne, combining richness, texture, and mineral precision. Elegant and gastronomic, with a distinctive saline finish.

Vineyard:

Located in Trigny, in the Montagne de Reims. Produced from 80% Pinot Noir and 20% Chardonnay sourced from the Chevillevy, Jardin (planted in 2013), and Marisson (planted in 1978) parcels on clay and sandy soils. The estate is organically farmed.

Winery:

Fermented with indigenous yeasts and aged for one year in 2.2 hL French oak barrels. Bottled by hand, riddled manually, and disgorged in December 2023. Extra Brut (5 g/L dosage) with no fining or filtration.

Production:

Limited production of 930 bottles from the 2019 vintage.

Nose / Palate:

Ripe citrus, orchard fruit, brioche, and subtle oak notes. Rich and textured, with vibrant acidity, pronounced minerality, and a distinctive saline finish that reflects the wine's terroir.

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Maçanita

Maçanita

Maçanita Vinhos is a dynamic, family-driven project founded by siblings António Maçanita and Joana Maçanita, uniting their shared vision of exploring Portugal’s diverse terroirs. Launched in 2011, the winery focuses primarily on the Douro Valley, working with old vineyards and a wide range of indigenous grape varieties.

Their approach combines deep respect for tradition with a spirit of experimentation, highlighting field blends, high-altitude sites, and the unique character of each parcel. In the cellar, intervention is kept to a minimum, allowing the wines to express purity, balance, and regional identity.

The wines are vibrant, structured, and precise, offering a fresh and contemporary take on classic Douro styles. Maçanita stands as one of Portugal’s most exciting modern producers, bridging heritage and innovation with energy and authenticity.
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