Maias Gouveio 2021, Quinta dos Maias, Dao

On the nose this wine shows zippy citrus lemon, with a beautiful wet-stone minerality, and a hint of white flowers. The palate is typically bold, with good weight and texture. The altitude of the region naturally maintains acidity and freshness, and this translates into a balanced and very long finish.

In the foothills of the Serra de Estrela (Star Mountain), Quinta das Maias was first established in 1893. It is now a registered organic estate, capturing the freshness and focus that this vineyard offers. A haven for the Jaen variety, known in Spain as Tinta Mencia in Bierzo, Maias is a unique terroir for this fascinating cepage.

The name of the estate derives from the Portuguese word for the month of May, which is when the Weaver’s Broom (known as Giesta, but here as Maias) flowers here. Under the same ownership as Quinta dos Roques.

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