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2021 Luis Seabra 'Xisto Ilimitado' Branco Douro, Portugal
$28.99
VINIFICATION AND AGING:
90% fermented in used barrel; 10% fermented in stainless steel. All indigenous wild yeast fermentation. Aged in 90% used barrel and 10% stainless steel with one year of lees contact with no battonage.
LOCATION, SOIL, CLIMATE:
Vineyards located in Cima Corgo. This is a subregion that experiences extreme highs and lows from a temperature standpoint, with some of the greatest day-night temperature delta in Portugal. As such the fruit experiences extended hang-time. Vines planted exclusively in to mica schist soil at 500-600m elevation. 400mm annual rainfall.
Specs
- Country Portugal
- Region Douro
- Style White Wine
- Producer Luis Seabra
- Farming Practices Organic
- Grapes Codega, Gouveio, Rabigato, Viosinho
- Food Pairings Roast White Meats, Fresh Seafood, Crunchy Greens, Fried Food, Aperitif
- Characteristics Icon, Flexes w/ Food, Zippy, Bright and Fresh
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