{"title":"Macanita","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"2025-macanita-douro-branco","title":"2025 Macanita Douro Branco","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Maçanita Vinhos project was created by characterful siblings, Joana and António Maçanita, in the Douro back in 2011.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHaving 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrapes are sourced from high-altitude vineyards in the cooler zones of the Douro Valley, often over 500m above sea level. Soils are predominantly schist, bringing a clear mineral edge. Farming is sustainable, with minimal irrigation and careful canopy management to preserve aromatic brightness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrapes are hand-picked, gently pressed, and fermented with native yeasts. The wine is aged on fine lees for several months in stainless steel, giving it both precision and depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"video-responsive\"\u003eThis Duoro Branco 2025 shines with a bright yellow hue, signalling its vibrancy from the very first glance. On the nose, it opens with fresh, intense aromas layered with delicate floral notes that lend an immediate sense of elegance. The palate is both crisp and beautifully creamy, striking a harmonious balance between freshness and texture. A long, persistent finish completes the experience, leaving a refined impression that invites another sip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"video-responsive\"\u003eFood matching;  Salt-baked sea bass, octopus with olive oil and paprika, or lemony roast chicken.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-sm-12\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVarieties: \u003c\/strong\u003eViosinho 60%\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003eArinto 20%\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003eGouveio 10%\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003eFolgasão 10%\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Macanita","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43798923378762,"sku":"P115301251","price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2140\/3211\/files\/MacinitaBranco.png?v=1783666376"},{"product_id":"2025-macanita-douro-branco-copy","title":"2025 Macanita Douro Tinto","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Maçanita Vinhos project was created by characterful siblings, Joana and António Maçanita, in the Douro back in 2011.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHaving 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrown on schist terraces at high elevations in the Cima Corgo sub-region, where cooler nights preserve natural acidity and aromatic clarity. The vineyards are sustainably farmed, with low yields and a focus on native varietals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand-harvested grapes are sorted and fermented with native yeasts in stainless steel for12 months, adding polish and complexity while keeping the fruit expression at the fore. Minimal intervention allows the Douro’s rugged terroir to speak clearly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"video-responsive\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA bold yet refined Douro red, brimming with aromas of black cherry, wild herbs, and crushed violets, underpinned by hints of graphite, cocoa, and liquorice. The palate is structured but fresh, with juicy dark fruit, fine tannins, and a mineral core that drives a long, elegant finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"video-responsive\"\u003eFood matching;  \u003cspan\u003eChargrilled lamb chops with rosemary, smoky aubergine stew, or duck breast with cherry sauce.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-sm-12\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eVarieties: Touriga Nacional 40%, Sousão 40%, Traditional Field Blend 20%\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Macanita","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43798923968586,"sku":"P115302251","price":25.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2140\/3211\/files\/macanitatinto.png?v=1783666245"}],"url":"https:\/\/thevineking.com\/collections\/macanita\/red.oembed","provider":"The Vineking","version":"1.0","type":"link"}