Maçanita Reserva Tinto 2023

Maçanita Reserva Tinto 2023

Style:
A structured and expressive Douro red, combining ripe fruit with spice and elegant oak integration. Balanced and refined, with both power and freshness.

Vineyard:
Located in the Douro Valley, sourced from vineyards planted on schist soils. The warm, dry climate ensures concentration and ripeness, while altitude and site diversity help preserve freshness and balance.

Winery:
Hand-harvested grapes, fermented with native yeasts and extended maceration. Aged in French oak barrels to enhance structure, complexity, and integration.

Production:
~ 14 000 bottles

Nose/Palate:

Blackberries, plums, spice, cocoa, and subtle floral notes on the nose, followed by a medium to full-bodied palate with ripe dark fruit, spice, well-integrated oak, fine tannins, balanced acidity, and a long, smooth, elegant finish.


€28,00 EUR
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Colour Red
Sweetness Dry
Vintage 2023
Alcohol % 14%
Grape variety 40% Sousão, 40% Touriga Nacional, 20% blend of tradicional Douro varieties
Producer Maçanita
Country Portugal
Region Douro Valley
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.

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.