Macanita Vinhos, Touriga Nacional Rosé, Douro 2024

Maçanita Vinhos, Peso da Régua, Douro

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.

The estate carries out a highly selective manual harvest in 20 kg crates. The bunches are meticulously sorted on a table before the grapes are gently crushed and transferred to the fermentation vats without the use of pumps. Fermentation takes place spontaneously at 12 °C, preserving the full aromatic potential of the wine.

Delicate light‑pink colour with subtle cherry hues and opens with an intense nose dominated by ripe strawberry aromas. On the palate, it is unexpectedly textured yet refreshingly vibrant, offering a lively and appealing balance throughout.

Grapes: 50% Cima Corgo and 50% Baixo Corgo

Organic