Antonio Madeira Os Granitos 2021

Grape: Baga, Jaen, Tinta Amarela
Vintage: 2021
Type: Red

This dry red wine is a field blend of baga, jaen, and tinta amarela from a single vineyard in Portugal's Dão region. Winemaker António Madeira conserves old-vine plots rooted in sandy granite soils at the foothills of the Serra da Estrela mountains. The hand-harvested grapes undergo a spontaneous fermentation with native wild yeasts in neutral open-top vats. Bypassing modern adjustments, it ages in used French oak to showcase a distinct granitic site expression.

It pours a clear ruby color with garnet reflections, opening with intense aromas of red currants, wild thyme, and a smoky reduction. A medium-bodied frame balances crunchy red fruit flavors with a taut, vertical acidity. Savory notes of pine forest, cracked black pepper, and wet granite build a layered mid-palate structure. Silky, fine-grained tannins provide a grip that never feels heavy or over-extracted. It finishes dry, leaving a clean mineral trace.