Luis Seabra VinhosIndie Xisto 2019

Product code: 8583
£34.85 inc VAT
Portugal
Red Wine from
Douro, Portugal
Country
Country: Portugal
Region
Region: Douro
Type
Type: Red Wine
Winery
Winery: Luis Seabra Vinhos
Alcohol
Alcohol: 12.5%
Volume
Volume: 750 ml
Winemaker
Winemaker: Luis Seabra
Grape
Grape: Touriga Brasileira, Touriga Femea, Tinta Barroca, Tinta Amarela, Tinta Roriz, Touriga Franca, Rufete, Malvasia Preta, Donzelinho Tinto
Grape: 30% Tinta Roriz, 30% Touriga Franca, 10% Tinta Amarela, 5% Tinta Barroca, 5% Rufete, 5% Touriga Brasileira, 5% Donzelinho Tinto, 5% Malvasia Preta, 5% Touriga Femea
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Country
Country: Portugal
Region
Region: Douro
Type
Type: Red Wine
Winery
Winery: Luis Seabra Vinhos
Alcohol
Alcohol: 12.5%
Volume
Volume: 750 ml
Winemaker
Winemaker: Luis Seabra
Grape
Grape: Touriga Brasileira, Touriga Femea, Tinta Barroca, Tinta Amarela, Tinta Roriz, Touriga Franca, Rufete, Malvasia Preta, Donzelinho Tinto
Grape: 30% Tinta Roriz, 30% Touriga Franca, 10% Tinta Amarela, 5% Tinta Barroca, 5% Rufete, 5% Touriga Brasileira, 5% Donzelinho Tinto, 5% Malvasia Preta, 5% Touriga Femea

Product Notes

Luis Seabra Vinhos Indie Xisto wine is a carefully crafted Portuguese gem. Produced in the esteemed Douro Valley, this sleek red wine marries elegance and vitality. Bursting with complex flavours of wild berries, spices, and hints of mineral, it showcases distinctive depth and intricate character. Fermented in large, old wooden vats, this wine is a testament to traditional winemaking. Matured in French Oak barrels, Indie Xisto exudes an enchanting aroma of dark fruit and undernotes of earthy elements. This wine is a robust, yet beautifully balanced portrayal of the Douro Valley's unique terroir and winemaking heritage.

About the Winery

Luis Seabra Vinhos

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.

https://luisseabravinhos.com

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