António Madeira - Colheita Branco

A white wine from the Dão region that expresses the unique character of its high-altitude, granitic terroir. This field blend of native Portuguese white varieties focuses on grapes like Encruzado, Bical, and Malvasia Fina. The vineyards at the foot of the Serra da Estrela are cultivated with biodynamic principles, reflecting a commitment to sustainable farming and a minimal intervention philosophy. The soils are granite, and they are worked manually, often with a horse, to avoid using herbicides and maintain the ecosystem's health.

The winemaking process is designed to preserve the grapes' pure fruit and mineral expression. The hand-harvested grapes are naturally fermented with indigenous yeasts. The wine is aged in a combination of used French oak barrels and stainless steel tanks, adding texture and complexity without masking the primary fruit aromas. A malolactic fermentation is also carried out to add further layers of richness. The wine is bottled without fining or filtration, ensuring it remains authentic and natural.

Tasting notes for the Colheita Branco describe a wine with a deep, characterful, and fresh profile. It offers notes of pure fruit and flowers, along with a saline minerality and a hint of wet granite. The palate is elegant and full-bodied, with a beautiful freshness that leads to a savory, long, and intense finish. It is a wine of great tension and vibrancy that represents its origin.