Castelao (sin. Periquita) is a local light coloured grape varietal that has fallen out of fashion in this era of big concentrated reds. Studies show that Castelao originated from this region, where it still remains the 3rd most planted varietal. Although, its current role in the local wines tend to be secondary. The local ancients say that Castelao’s talent lies in its ageing capacity and not...

After the first gentle pressing, grapes still have 10-15% of juice on them. We have grabbed those grapes, and let it macerate for 7 days. Then we repress it to take this new concentrated juice out. This juice was spontaneously fermented. The result is disconcerting, undisciplined, disruptive, disturbing ... in a very delicious way. It’s not a movie, it’s a wine. It’s our “Clockwork Orange”, as...

It can't be called Talha because the commission won't let it and it can't be from the region because the commission doesn't like it. This is our punishment rehearsal in the corner of the room reduced to a dignified and humble Clay Pot, well in the image of wine. Mediterranean, with hot and dry days and cold nights. Fermentation in wood with skin contact.

Guess is what is in the soul of the winemaker, expressing a balance between the grapes, the “Terroir” and the human intuition. In each harvest, Palpite is produced by selecting the best blocks of vines and the best barrels.

Climate Continental Mediterranean, hot and dry days with very cold nights. Soils Clay-limestone. Manual selective harvest in 20 Kg boxes. Transportation to the winery in cold storage truck. Direct pressing without crushing, with natural defecation. The alcoholic fermentation occurred at 12ºC in barrels with battonage.

All our grapes come from the highest quality vineyards in the Alentejo region, in the south of Portugal. The vineyards, of integrated production, are cultivated in very poor soils of schist or granitic origin, naturally giving rise to very concentrated grapes. The aromatic profile is further enhanced by the cultural practices of defoliation, topping and weeding of green bunches. Very...

The grapes come from two vineyards: Vinha da Nora (40%) is 35-37 years old, in organic production since 2015, field blend of Roupeiro, Rabo de Ovelha, Arinto, Tamarez, Alicante Branco and Antao Vaz; from Vinha de Vale do Cepo (60%), 51 years old and certified as integrated production, the varieties are Roupeiro (syn. Síria), Alicante Branco (syn. Boal de Alicante), and Tamares (syn. Trincadeira...

Production follows a protocol of sustainable agriculture and yield is controlled and quality improved by hard pruning, removal of secondary shoots, and bunch thinning. At optimum maturity the grapes are handpicked in small boxes permitting the quality-control steps of bunch selection in the vineyard and on the sorting table. Grapes develop and mature in the hot and dry Mediterranean climate...

""I also do not hesitate to advise those who plant vines for red wine, not to totally exclude a small portion of some white variety, (...) as it is a fact, confirmed by very authoritative winegrowers, that red wines, resulting from the mixture of red grapes with a small fraction (1/10) of white grapes, are always superior to those exclusively supplied by red grapes.” Visconde de Villa Maior,...

As if it were an agenda, interpreting the work of others is like picking up a song that has already been sung 1000 times. There are always different ways to sing it. This vineyard, in areas with an ancestral vine, has a delicate combination of notes, say grape varieties, which result in a Classic (drinking wine) from the Douro. A set of more than 20 notes, in which Donzelinha red, Bastardo and...

There are always different ways to sing it. This vineyard, in areas with an ancestral vine, has a delicate combination of notes, say grape varieties, which result in a Classic (drinking wine) from the Douro. A set of more than 20 notes, in which Donzelinha Branco, Reconco, Carrega Branco, are some of the ones we've heard played, say drink.

This is a Viosinho dos Altos (from Joaninha), where the freshness shows the full potential of the variety. Viosinho de Joaninha is a fresher and more mineral expression of this traditional Douro variety, famous for its great aroma and sweetness.

Arinto is a symbol of purity, nerve and tension. It is believed that its origin is further south where Wellington stopped Napoleon and at the same time made the wines of this variety famous there for the kingdoms of England. Today it can be said that it is one of the best distributed grape varieties in Portugal, forming part of the skeleton of whites from almost all regions. 550 m altitude,...

Tintureira (ie with color in the pulp) from the North of the country - “it is said that it came from the banks of the Lima River” - Girao already wrote in 1822. an excellent paint to cover wines lacking in colour”, as if describing the current role of Sousao in the Douro. Cima Corgo, 70 m altitude. The grapes are harvested by hand and transported in 18 kg boxes. In the cellar, lagarete, cold...

Macanita Malvasia Fina Vinhos is a project of two brothers and two winemakers. Two-handed wines. Some wines, despite being produced together, are the preferences, quirks or visions of each of the brothers. Malvasia Fina is a variety that oxidizes easily, which has led to its disappearance in several regions. In this Malvasia Fina, we embrace this characteristic, in a wine that, instead of...

Brothers, winemakers, friends and working together for over 10 years and in more than 14 wineries. This Macanita Red 2019 is just that, the set of experiences of two brothers, two winemakers, a lot of discussion, a lot of laughter, all summed up in a bottle of wine. We hope you enjoy.

Macanita Vinhos is a project of two brothers and two winemakers. Two-handed wines, some wines, despite being produced together, are the preferences, quirks or visions of each of the brothers. Touriga Nacional, our grape variety of excellence, presents itself here in all its floral and aromatic splendor. A true Touriga Nacional! But in Rose! Very selective manual harvest in 20Kg boxes. The...

Brothers, winemakers, friends and working together for over 10 years and in more than 14 wineries. This Macanita Red 2019 is just that, the set of experiences of two brothers, two winemakers, a lot of discussion, a lot of laughter, all summed up in a bottle of wine. We hope you enjoy.

Brothers, winemakers, friends and working together for over 10 years and in more than 14 wineries. This Macanita Red 2019 is just that, the set of experiences of two brothers, two winemakers, a lot of discussion, a lot of laughter, all summed up in a bottle of wine. We hope you enjoy.

Brothers, winemakers, friends and working together for over 10 years and in over 14 cellars. This Macanita White 2019 is just that, the set of experiences of two brothers, two winemakers, a lot of discussion, a lot of laughter, all summed up in a bottle of wine. We hope you enjoy.

Concentrated violet ruby color, intense and ripe nose with floral notes of black fruit. Full-bodied, round and with good persistence.

Dark ruby color of medium concentration, exuberant aroma, and intense notes of passion fruit. Fresh attack, authentic and simple, like all good things!