António Madeira Os Granitos Red
Grape varieties: Vineyards with more than 20 indigenous grape varieties, including Baga, Tinta Pinheira, Marufo, Bastardo and others.
Vinification: Alcoholic fermentation with indigenous yeasts in temperature-controlled vats. Low extraction was sought. Malolactic fermentation and ageing in used barrels. No oenological products added except low doses of sulphur dioxide.
Aging: 18 months in 500L Austrian oak barrels.
Colour: Ruby.
Aroma: Pure nose of great intensity, complex with granite enveloped in stone fruit, aromatic herbs, flowers and pine forest.
Flavour: Deep, fresh, tense and tasty, silky and fine tannins. Long and mineral finish.
Serve: 16 to 18⁰
Consumption: Immediate or storage.
Harmonisation: Cod dishes, lamb, duck, red and white meats.
Producer: Antonio Madeira
Enology: Miguel Abrantes
Category: Portuguese Wines – Dão
Awards and Notes:
- Robert Parker – 94/100 (2020)
- James Suckling – 96/100 (2021)
