Jonathan Warren

9.1

This wine is so good. Loads of cherry heavy tannins in a beautifully not overbearing way. Finish for days. I love it with steak and Brussel sprouts — 15 days ago

Stefan Dolhain

9.1

2020 vintage. Another successful Maçanita wine. A blend of 27% Alicante Bouschet, 25% Aragonez, 14% Castelão, 14% Trincadeira 12% Alfrocheiro and 8% others ( Baga, Tinta Carvalha , Touriga Nacional). Soils are yellow schist and granite. Vineyard altitude 280-380 m. Attractive nose with amarena cherries, raspberries, dark chocolate and Provencal herbs. Concentrated jammy black fruit balanced by tight acidity and a powerful tannic structure. Very good length with retronasal fruit and spices. Abv. 14,5% . Should age well. — 3 years ago

Stefan Dolhain

9.1

2020 vintage. A blend of 70% Roupeiro and 30% Antão Vaz, vinified together in amphora by winemakers António Maçanita and Sandra Sárria. Unlike stated by one comment here, this is not oxidative whatsoever. Pear, quince, flowers and a hint of fresh mint. Medium-bodied with juicy white fruit, tight acidity, fresh herbs and very good mineral length. Abv. 12,5%. — 3 years ago

satyr

9.0

Surprisingly rich flavor for fairly light body. Amy found it very dry — 18 days ago

Louis Martin

9.3

Love this wine! Sweet and smoky at the same time, smooth and light enough to drink on its own, but sturdy enough to support a rich roasted meal pairing. — 3 years ago

Stefan Dolhain

9.0

2021 vintage. Note that there is no Touriga Nacional in this wine, it is a blend of 40% Aragonêz, 30% Alicante Bouschet, 20% Trincadeira and 10% Castelão. Fitapreta was the project of young winemaker António Maçanita and the late consultant David Booth ( who sadly died from a heart attack at age 47 in 2012). Maçanita favours minimal intervention, indigenous yeasts and low sulfites. Terrific value, bursting with fruit and spices with a ripe tannic backbone. Aged 50% in stainless steel and 50% in neutral barrels. Abv. 14,5%. — 3 years ago

Stephanie Hui

9.0

Quite delightful. Fresh and crisp and almost salty — 6 months ago

Chris Albin

Winemaker, Azari Vineyards Winemaker, Corskcrew Wines

8.9

Took a while to open up and went through some weird evolutions on it’s way there, but once there it was great- full bodied, rich, ripping acidity, great pallet presence, with lime and crushed oyster seashell flavor. — 9 months ago

Stefan Dolhain

9.0

2020 vintage. Mainada Touriga Nacional from the Alentejo winery Mainova. Vinified by António Maçanita and Sandra Sarria. Unoaked. Dark red with purplish rim. Intense perfume with the typical violet of the grape variety mixed with blackberries and spices. Lots of slightly jammy fruit in the mouth while maintaining freshness with soft tannin and good spicy length. — 3 years ago

James Palmer

8.9

At Ever with Dave & Max. Citrus and honeysuckle, very pleasant (with tomato course?) — 3 years ago