LUIS SEABRA Xisto Ilimitado Tinto - Douro Valley 2021 Bottle SUS

Description

For nearly two decades, Luís Seabra has been at the center of a cultural shift in Portuguese winemaking, leading a movement of young, independent winemakers reclaiming historical vineyards, grape varieties, and techniques. His fundamental understanding of soil coupled with his philosophy of minimal intervention have launched him into the international eye as a leader of the New Portugal; according to Eric Asimov, he “is now making some of Portugal’s most compelling wines, both white and red.”

This red offers an introduction to the dominant soil type in the Douro valley. A field blend of predominantly Touriga Franca, Tinta Amarela, and Tinta Roriz, sustainably farmed on schist soil at 400-600 m elevation in Cima Corgo.

?It offers captivating aromas of fresh red berries, wild plums, pomegranate and a hint of crushed rock. It is beautifully balanced and energetic, intertwine with subtle white pepper and a distinctive flinty character. The tannins are fine-grained and present, providing excellent structure. This is a wonderfully expressive and food-friendly red, showcasing a modern, lighter touch with Douro's indigenous grape varieties.