António Madeira Branco 2022

2022 was a year extremely dry, without rain, resulting from climate change effects. The white Branco 2022 comes from 25 years old vineyards (Encruzado and Bical) and from old vineyards (50/70 years old) where we found field blends of 20 autochthonous grape varieties, some of them forgotten varieties.

Grape Varieties: Field blend of 20 native grape varieties, based on 90% of Siria, Fernão Pires, Bical, Arinto, Encruzado, Malvasia Fina and Cerceal.

Soil: Granite

Vineyard: Old vines, around 25 to 70 years old.

Vinification: Natural vinification. No use of enzymes or enological products. Fermented by the indigenous yeast, to express its identity in the purest form. Alcoholic fermentation and ageing 30% in used barrels and 70% in stainless steel tank. Malolactic is done.

Ageing: 14 months in stainless steel tanks and used barrels.

Tasting Notes: Tasty, complex aromas, fruit, flowers, lactic and mineral, fresh and crystalline, elegant and full-bodied saline mouth. Long, intense and mineral finish (granite).

Serving Suggestions: Seafood dishes, fish, codfish, white meat, dishes with cheese. Vegetarian suggestions: grilled vegetables or salads.