Winemaker Tasting: Joana Maçanita, Douro, Portugal - May 19th - Sandy Springs

This is a seated tasting limited to 24 people starting promptly at 6:00 pm in our Salon de Dégustation located at 5920 Roswell Road, Suite B108 in Sandy Springs. We will be serving 6 wines + cheese and Charcuterie.

ABOUT THE WINERY

Maçanita Vinhos is the project of dynamic sibling duo António and Joana Maçanita, two of Portugal’s most forward-thinking winemakers. Rooted in a deep respect for regional identity, their approach marries innovation with tradition, focusing on sustainable farming and minimal intervention in the cellar. Based in the Douro Valley, their goal is to explore and express the unique terroirs and indigenous grape varieties of the region. With a philosophy centered on transparency and purity, their wines reflect a meticulous attention to detail and a genuine curiosity. Whether through single-vineyard expressions or vibrant blends like the “MAC” series, Maçanita continues to redefine what modern Douro wines can be.

Joana Maçanita is a dynamo. Her energy, intense focus and passion for every facet of life are infectious—and nowhere is this more apparent than in the wines she makes. Her dedication to her craft is eclipsed only by her talent, and her project in the Douro Valley is a perfect showcase for her full-speed-ahead, accept-no-substitutes style. Working with her brother Antonio, Joana sources from old vineyards spread across the three subzones of the Douro Valley. In search of freshness and minerality above all else, Joana uses classic Douro grape varieties, sourced from plots planted at high altitudes. The wines that result are balanced, elegant, and a transparent expression of true Douro terroir.