Maçanita Laranja do Norte
Maçanita

Maçanita Laranja do Norte

Style:
A fresh and textured orange wine, combining aromatic intensity with grip and structure. Expressive and slightly wild, yet balanced and food-friendly.

Vineyard:
Located in the Douro Valley, sourced from vineyards planted on schist soils. The warm climate ensures ripeness, while site selection helps preserve freshness and aromatic complexity.

Winery:
Hand-harvested grapes with extended skin contact during fermentation, using native yeasts. Minimal intervention winemaking, aged in stainless steel to preserve purity and texture.

Production:
~ 3400 bottles

Nose/Palate:

Orange peel, dried citrus, apricot, tea, and light spice on the nose, followed by a medium-bodied palate with firm texture, light tannic grip, dried citrus and stone fruit flavors, herbal nuances, and a dry, structured, persistent finish.
Colour Orange
Sweetness Dry
Vintage No Vintage
Alcohol % 12%
Grape variety Traditional Douro varieties
Producer Maçanita
Country Portugal
Region Douro Valley
Appellation Baixo Corgo
Volume 0,75 L
€26,00 EUR
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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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