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2021 Luis Seabra Mono C Castelao, Portugal
$79.00
‘Mono C’ is a unique exploration of one of Southern Portugal’s most commonly planted red varieties, Castelāo. It is rarely planted in Douro, although authorized. With a softer tannin profile than many of the Douro’s native red grapes, this is a wine that’s more open and less tight than the local wines—and under Seabra’s watchful eye, less soft and alcoholic than the varietal typically shows.
100% Castelão, from a single vineyard, planted to yellow schist at 450m elevation in 1993.
Whole-cluster fermented in stainless steel vats using only indigenous yeast. One-month cold maceration. Elevage in 500L used barrel. On the lees for 18 months before bottling.
Specs
- Country Portugal
- Region Douro
- Style Red Wine
- Producer Luis Seabra
- Farming Practices Organic
- Grapes Castelāo
- Food Pairings Gamey Meats, Braised Things, Steak!, Red Sauce, Roast White Meats
- Characteristics Icon, Dressed to Impress, Black or Blue Fruit
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