Maria Mansa
White

Characteristics of the vintage

A rainy winter and mild summer provided ideal conditions for grape maturation, resulting in fresh and complex wines, both in Port and DOC Douro wines.
The wet spring resulted in an early budbreak in March, followed by a cool start to summer, which delayed veraison until July, ensuring balanced ripening. Despite some water stress in younger vines during August, maturation was homogeneous in September, enhancing the quality of the grapes. The dry heat of August did not harm the vines, as deep water reserves in the soil maintained balanced growth. September brought mild days and cool nights, allowing for slow phenolic maturation and optimal harvesting conditions.
The 2024 harvest took place in almost perfect conditions, ensuring a year of outstanding quality.