Producer António Madeira

Country & Region Serra de Estrela, Dão, Portugal

Appellation Vinho Regional

Grapes Siria, Fernão Pires, Bical, Arinto, Encruzado, Malvasia Fina, Cerceal & others

Vine Age Encruzado, Bical and Cerceal 25 years, & 50 to 70 years for the others

Soil Granite

Altitude 500-600m

Farming Biodynamic, organic. Guyot pruning. Hand harvested

Vinification : Fermentation with indigenous yeasts, 70% in used barrels and 30% in stainless steel tank. Malolactic fermentation takes place before 11 months ageing in stainless steel tanks and used barrels. Bottled July 2020.

Sulphur: Less than 27 parts per 1000

Alcohol 13.5%