António Madeira Os Granitos Red
Grape varieties: Vineyards with more than 20 indigenous grape varieties, including Baga, Tinta Pinheira, Marufo, Bastardo and others.
Vinification: Fermentation with indigenous yeasts in a temperature-controlled press. The aim was to minimise extraction. Malolactic fermentation and ageing in used barrels. No oenological products were added, except for small amounts 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:
- James Suckling – 100/100 (2023)




