Exploratory, irreverent & Provocative
Non-conformist, disruptive, inconvenient, daring, restless, overwhelming. These are some of the adjectives that define both António Maçanita, winemaker and consultant, and the wines he gets his hands on.
António Maçanita wines are produced in different regions, but with a very firm thread: the historical recovery and appreciation of the inherent characteristics of the grape varieties and regions, not following fashions, but rather creating them, sometimes unwillingly. In António Maçanita's wines and in his production, it is clear his dedication to the terroir and to sustainable local development.
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