Antonio Madeira A Centenaria 2019

A Centenaria is the wine from a plot from the end of the 19th century, with more than 120 years since it was planted. In Antonio's own words, he invites us to discover the aromas and flavors of the Dao of that century. With a unique character, great depth, almost invisible tannins, and an endless finish. This is the first parcel that Antonio bottled separately.

It is made from a field mix of native grape varieties made up of 60% Jaén and 40% a set of more than 20 native grape varieties of yesteryear, Tinta Amarela, Baga, Negro Mouro , Marufo, Tinta Pinheira, Bastardo, Tinta Carvalha, Tourigo do Douro, Cidreiro, Coração de Galo, Alfrocheiro, Alicante Bouschet and many others, some not yet identified.

It ferments with native yeasts in open tanks with a controlled temperature, the malolactic fermentation takes place in a used 500L barrel and it is aged for 18 months in a used 500L French oak barrel.