2023 Antonio Madeira Branco [JS93][WA92]

Producer: Antonio Madeira 
Region: Dao, Portugal  
Blend: White Blend 
Year: 2023 

James Suckling, 93 Points 

"Musty aromas with peaches, dried pineapple and floral notes. The palate is medium- to full-bodied, saline and fleshy yet balanced and precise. Mostly encruzado, aged partially in stainless steel. Great value. Sourced mainly from vineyards 10 to 20 years old. 10% old vines. Drink now." 

Wine Advocate, 92 Points 

"The entry-level white 2023 Branco was produced with grapes purchased from local growers, close to 60% Encruzado but also Bical and other indigenous grapes, fermented with indigenous yeasts and full malolactic and aged in used barrels for one year, then blended and kept in stainless steel for one more year. It has 12.9% alcohol, a pH of 3.61 and 5.11 grams of acidity and a bone-dry finish. It displays a bright yellow color and an expressive nose of yellow and white fruit and flowers, some herbs and spices. It's fresher than the 2022 Branco I tasted last year and is balanced and tasty, with a salty twist in the finish. 16,000 bottles produced. It was bottled unfined and unfiltered in June 2025." 

Alcohol: 13% 

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