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Macanita, Vinhos Os Caniveis Branco Vinhas Velhas 2023

Macanita, Vinhos Os Caniveis Branco Vinhas Velhas 2023

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  • White
  • 75cl
  • ABV 12.5%
A field blend of at least 19 varieties from 80-90 year old vines at over 500 metres altitude, rooted in granite and farmed traditionally, even horse-ploughed. It comes from a so-called "Letra F" vineyard: historically overlooked in the 1935 Port classification and now revealed as something of a hidden gem.
 
In the cellar, the approach is gentle and precise: whole-bunch pressing, fermentation and ageing in neutral French oak.
 
In the glass are notes of juicy pear, a flicker of seashell salinity and a citrus profile that sits somewhere between kumquat and satsuma. It's feather-light yet intensely concentrated, with a mineral edge that lingers beautifully.
 
Just 2,000 bottles made. A truly singular white and absolutely made for fish, shellfish or something indulgent like a lobster bisque.
  • Country: Portugal
  • Region: Douro
  • Grape Blend: White Field Blend
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Whole bunches are pressed directly to capture their purest expression, followed by a period of cold settling to enhance clarity and finesse. Fermentation takes place in barrels, allowing the wine to develop subtle complexity while maintaining its natural freshness. The wine is then matured for 12 months in neutral barrels, a deliberate choice that offers refinement and texture without overshadowing the fruit’s authentic character. The result is a wine shaped by tradition, precision, and a profound respect for its origin.

The Maçanita Vinhos project was created by characterful siblings, Joana and António Maçanita, in the Douro back in 2011.

Having worked together in over 14 wineries around the country, they wanted the new project to reflect their experiences and aspirations: lots of laughter, lots of arguments and an ethos of questioning the existing way of doing things. Over the intervening years, Maçanita Vinhos have managed to encompass the diversity of the terroir of the Douro Valley in its purest and most faithful form. The wines of Maçanita express each facet of this spectacular landscape: the “high-altitude Douro”, the “hot schist Douro”, the “cold granite Douro” all through indigenous grape varieties from old vines and a non-interventionist approach.

We deliver throughout the United Kingdom with no minimum order requirement. For Mainland UK deliveries, the following charges apply:

  • £15 for orders below £75
  • £9.99 for orders below £125
  • Free delivery on orders over £125

We also offer the option to collect from any of our shops at no extra cost. All Mainland UK orders should be delivered within 1-3 working days. Deliveries to Northern Ireland, the Scottish Highlands, and the British Isles may take 3-5 working days. For more information on UK delivery click here and for EU deliveries please click here.

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