Macanita, Touriga Nacional Cima Corgo 2023 Pedro Ximenez and bottled without filtration

and bottled without filtration

followed by an additional year to develop oxidative and flor characteristics

and a mineral thread that gives focus

good intensity of fruit on the palate

gentle spice and a hint of graphite

Macanita, Touriga Nacional Cima Corgo 2023 Pedro Ximenez and bottled without filtrationA focused, higher altitude expression of Portugal's flagship red grape, from vineyards at around 550 metres. This is a cooler, fresher take on Touriga Nacional with less power, but more lift and aromatic detail. Handled with the same thoughtful restraint, with hand harvesting in small crates, a cool, slow maceration then ageing in stainless steel with 30% spending 16 months in old 228 litre French oak barrels. This is a wine built for both the table