Mater-Dôme, Douro Branco
Staff Pick
Organic

Mater-Dôme, Douro Branco - 2023

750 mL
Item # 54688

A full-bodied, gorgeous white wine from a sub-zone in the valley called Méda. The richness and mineral comes from the granite and schist soils. Made from a blend of local grapes: Rabigato, Siria, Gouveio that are aged in large 700 liter barrels after fermentation.
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Color
White
Vintage
2023
Country
Portugal
Region
Douro
Producer
Mateus Nicolau de Almeida
Grape Variety
Rabigato
Gouveio
Siria
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Production Methods

Biodynamic

Wine made from grapes grown organically using natural composting techniques and special preparations of herbal sprays while following the astronomical calendar.

Staff Pick Notes

It’s always on my To Do list to drink more Portuguese wines. The Mater-Dôme Douro Branco from Mateus Nicolau de Almeida and Teresa Ameztoy is a case in point. This husband-and-wife team has made it their mission to showcase specific sub-regions and indigenous varietals of the Douro through their wines. Here, Mateus and Teresa shine the spotlight on Mêda, a subzone within the Douro Superior that is distinctive for its high altitude, wet climate, and soils that transition between schist and granite. Mêda used to enjoy a domestic prestige that faded when many producers reallocated attention and resources to Port wine production for export. The Mater-Dôme sings with notes of wet stone, fleshy white fruits, bright citrus, and a satisfying weight on the palate. Pair with caldeirada de peixe or your favorite local version of fish stew.

- EB

More About This Wine

Portugal

The Dão and the Douro are the most important regions as far as red Portuguese table wine is concerned. Douro wines tend to be a bit fuller and fleshier than their Dão counterparts, which are generally lighter and higher in acidity. Reds from both regions are dense, rustic, and well-balanced. They also show their terroir quite clearly, and represent a great alternative to the modern fruit-driven style. Vinho Verde is Portugal’s most famous white wine. Literally translated as "green wine," it...

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