Luis Seabra "Xisto Ilimitado" Douro Branco, Portugal 2023 vegan — and full steam ahead

— and full steam ahead on the joy of it all

Among them chamomile

20-30% new oak

Vej is grown in the Parma hills on clay-like soil with a low limestone content

and with a mineral-drenched

Luis Seabra "Xisto Ilimitado" Douro Branco, Portugal 2023 vegan — and full steam ahead60% Rabigato, 15% Gouveio, 15% Cdega, 10% Viosinho. 30 45 year old vines, planted to mica schist at 500 600m elevation. Bright straw yellow. On the nose, stone and orchard fruit abound, with flinty wet stone and white pepper laid over the dominant aromatics. On the palate, impressively bright and mineral driven, with a great balance between power and lift. Lemon, green apple, bosc pear flavors commingle with a touch of floral tone and slate minerals.