Antonio Madeira Vinha da Serra is a complex and profound representation of what a wine can offer.
The varieties that make up this wine are Tinta Amarela (60%), Jaen (20%) Baga (9%), Tinta Pinheira (8%) and other old castes. The vinifcation was carried out with the utmost respect for the grapes and nature, seeking the pure expression of the Serra da Estrela terroir. Alcoholic fermentation was carried out in open vats with traditional treading and began naturally with the vine's own yeasts. After pressing, the wines was transferred directly to used French oak barrels, where it underwent malolactic fermentation until the following spring and where it aged for 18 months.
This wine exudes finesse and harmony, being a true reflection of the teroir of its single vineyard. Its bouquet is an amalgam of granite, aromatic herbs, resins, fresh fruit and flowers, all in a blend of great finesse. On tasting, one can perceive note of granite dust and ripe, crystalline fruit. an optimal balance due to the exposure to the west and the coolness of the altitude. The fine tannins evoke the texture of the vineyard soil, culminating in a very long and intense mineral finish.