2022 Luis Seabra Xisto Cru Branco Douro, Portugal La Varenne with Alicante Bouschet

with Alicante Bouschet

From a parcel on the Grand Cru hill called the Plateau des Clos

The fruit is hand-harvested from several small vineyards

from which the well-known Barolo and Barbaresco are born

Extended elevage of about 18 months

2022 Luis Seabra Xisto Cru Branco Douro, Portugal La Varenne with Alicante BouschetXisto Cru Branco is a single vineyard winea rare find in the Dourothat Seabra says is a magical place that no one can replicate. It is intended as a clear expression of terroir and place. Sustainably farmed vines, and vinified using only spontaneous fermentation and indigenous yeasts. This way he removes all potential variability other than the soil type as an expression of terroir. 70% Rabigato, remaining balance field blend of Cdega (10%) , Gouveio