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

— and full steam ahead on the joy of it all

Minimal intervention wine making and natural fermentation is aimed at letting the wine be free to do the talking of its origin

The palate is opulent but focused and the wine feels alive throughout its impressive length

Forey works a one-third hectare parcel in the northern part of the Montiotes Basses section of the Clos

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.