Maçanita Letra F Tinto 2022

"I would also advise those who plant vines for red wine not to exclude from them a small portion of some white grape variety, (...) because it is a fact, confirmed by winegrowers of great authority, that red wines, resulting from the mixture of red grapes with a small fraction (1/10) of white grapes, are always superior to those that are exclusively supplied by red grapes." Viscount of Villa Maior, 1875, Manual of Practical Viticulture.

Grape Varieties: +20 white and red grape varieties.

Origin: Carlão, 480m-720m altitude.

Vinification: Cold pre-maceration, spontaneous fermentation in lagarete, cuvaison 28 days. Ageing 12 months in stainless steel.

Tasting Notes: Open ruby color, in the aroma mineral notes, white flowers and red fruit. In the mouth it is fresh and lively, with a well marked acidity, showing intensity and concentration of aroma of old vines.

Gastronomy: Accompanies dark-colored fish, tartares and grilled meats. Cheeses and not very sweet desserts.

Conservation and Service: Store at 12ºC to be served at 16ºC and be drunk at 18ºC.

Winemakers: Joana Maçanita and António Maçanita