Brilliant straw. On the nose, high toned and mineral driven aromas of sour peach, flowers, fresh fennel bulb and savory. On the palate, more peach, citrus zest and fennel, with white pepper and floral tones rounding out the finish. 
 
The Xisto Cru is one of a series of wines that Luis makes that exemplify and express the intensely terroir-driven style in which he operates
  
Food-Pairing   

Brilliant straw. On the nose, high toned and mineral driven aromas of sour peach, flowers, fresh fennel bulb and savory. On the palate, more peach, citrus zest and fennel, with white pepper and floral tones rounding out the finish. 

 

The Xisto Cru is one of a series of wines that Luis makes that exemplify and express the intensely terroir-driven style in which he operates

  

Food-Pairing   

This mineral wine begs for bivalves of all sorts, particularly raw. Oysters, clams, mussels. Also makes a terrific pair with bright cheese like chevre.

  

Grapes: 70% Rabigato, 10% Codega (Roupeiro), 10% Gouveio, 10% Viosinho Dozelino Branco 

Sustainably farmed vineyards planted from 1910-1933. Tended in mica schist soil from 650-700 m (2,133-2,297 ft) elevation.

 

Rather than single vineyard, this is a single soil field blend, from plots planted in the southern Douro from 1920-1933. 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.

   

Spontaneously fermented in used tonneaux using indigenous yeast present on the fruit. 9 months on the lees. 12 months in French oak used barrels , no battonage, no malolactic ferementation.

   

Alcoholcontent

12,5%

 

Store & Serve

Decant for an hour prior to serving . Serve at 8 - 10 ºC 

Awards & Critics

    

Producer: Luis Seabra Vinhos 

Region:  Douro