Maçanita Douro Tinto is a terroir-driven red blend from Portugal’s Douro Valley, poured by the bottle at Grappa in Seattle’s Queen Anne neighborhood. It is made by winemaker Joana Maçanita, part of a celebrated brother-and-sister team working across Portugal. We list it because it captures the depth of the Douro with a fresh, balanced hand — a red that drinks beautifully with our Mediterranean kitchen.
About the Winery
Joana Maçanita is one of Portugal’s most respected winemakers, known for an approach that blends applied science with deep devotion to local culture and terroir. Her home winery, Maçanita Vinhos, sits in the Douro Valley, the oldest classified wine region in Europe. She farms with sustainability in mind, guided by the belief that you cannot cheat nature.
Region & Grape
The Douro Valley is famous for steep, schist-soil terraces along the Douro River and for the indigenous grapes that thrive there. This Tinto is led by Touriga Nacional — the Douro’s flagship variety — and rounded out with an old-vine field blend and Sousão, classic Douro components that bring structure, freshness and aromatic lift. The wine is raised entirely in stainless steel, preserving its purity of fruit.
Tasting Notes
The 2019 offers dark fruit and a savory, mineral-driven character. The all-stainless winemaking keeps it fresh and precise, letting the terroir speak without the gloss of new oak. It is balanced and elegant on the palate, with the intrinsic richness of the Douro carried by bright acidity and a long, clean finish.
What to Pair It With
Its freshness and dark fruit suit savory plates. Try it with our Spicy Sausage Rigatoni, the Lasagna, or the Roasted Lemon Chicken. See more on the full dine-in menu.
How It’s Served at Grappa
Maçanita Douro Tinto is offered by the bottle at Grappa for $88.
FAQ
Where is Maçanita Douro Tinto from?
It is from the Douro Valley in northern Portugal, the oldest classified wine region in Europe, and is made by winemaker Joana Maçanita.
What does Maçanita Douro Tinto taste like?
It shows dark fruit with a savory, mineral character, kept fresh and pure by all-stainless-steel winemaking and a balanced, elegant finish.
Is this a full-bodied wine?
It is a medium-to-full-bodied dry red. Led by Touriga Nacional, it balances the richness of the Douro with bright acidity and terroir-driven freshness.
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