Xisto Cru Branco

Luis Seabra

Luis Seabra
Xisto Cru Branco

From sustainably farmed Douro Superiore vineyards planted from 1920-1933 on mica schists at 650-700m, this is a blend of 70 percent Rabigato, balanced out with Codega, Gouveio, Viosinho, and Dozelino Branco, native fermented and aged in French 229L barrels. It remained there on lees, with no bâtonnage, for one year, and then headed to stainless for a 6 month stint prior to bottling. Minerality rings from the start, with broken stones, meadow herbs, subtle dried quince, light anise and a pad of earthy lees to a flake salt and flint finish. Fantastic structure, finesse, and nonchalance, this is a joy to drink now and in future.

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Vintage: 2020
Bottle Size: 750 mL
Bottles per Case: 6
Price per Bottle: $60
Style: Still

Region: Douro Valley
Appellation: Douro DOC
Country: Portugal

Grape: Blend
Colour: White
Vegan: No
Organic: No
Biodynamic: No
Natural: Yes
Low Intervention: Yes