Luis Seabra Vinhos Xisto Cru Branco is an exceptional Portuguese white wine, expertly crafted with complexity and depth. Sourced from the rugged Douro Valley, it enhances an aromatic blend of local grape varieties, providing fresh and subtly exotic notes. On the palate, it showcases profound minerality originating from the schist soils set in the vineyards. With an underlying tartness balanced with mesmerising stone fruit flavours, it leaves a lasting, crispy finish. Aged in used French oak barrels, it embodies an earthy elegance. Its profound charisma is best appreciated when paired with seafood or white meat dishes. A truly venerated classic.

Tasting Notes

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.

About the Winery

Nestled amidst verdant vineyards, nestled amid the shifting landscape of the Douro region, Luis Seabra Vinhos stands as a testament to the passion and tenacity of its eponymous founder, Luis Seabra. Known for his quest for authenticity and unique expression in every bottle, this winery has rapidly emerged as a beacon of remarkable expertise and craftsmanship in the viticulture scene.

Luis Seabra, erstwhile winemaker at the esteemed Niepoort, embarked on this solo venture with a singular vision - to craft wines that reflect their true 'terroir,' the very soil and climate that nurtures the grapes. The result has been a captivating collection of complex and nuanced wines that are as idiosyncratic as the land from whence they came. At Seabra Vinhos, convention is gleefully flouted in favour of creativity, producing wines with compelling depth and character.

However, it's not just the wines that draw you in there's a visceral connection to the earth that one experiences while strolling through the vineyards, a reverence for nature palpable in the very air. The winery, crafted from the local schist stone, echoes this sentiment, merging flawlessly with the surrounding vineyards and invoking a sense of hardened resilience.

The wine cellar at Luis Seabra Vinhos demands special mention. Devoid of any modern intervention, this traditional cellar uses gravity to move the wine, preserving its natural essence. The indigenous yeast fermentation and extended skin contact are employed in service of the ultimate goal: producing wines that are a true reflection for their environment.

Visiting this winery, is an enlightening experience, one that reveals the painstaking process behind each bottle whilst infusing love for the craft in every sip. It's a must-visit for those with an affinity for fine wines, one-of-a-kind experiences and a reverence for the earth - a testament to the singular vision of a man dedicated to the craft.

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