Luis Seabra Xisto Ilimitado 2020 Tinto

€ 18.15

Xisto Illimitado, by famed Douro winemaker Luis Seabra, is a Portuguese analogue to the idea of a “village” level Burgundy. A blend of old vines planted to six different red grape varieties at 400-600m in elevation on schist soils. It certainly showcases the ‘raw’ expression in Luis’ philosophy, with bright berry fruit backed up with a heavy dose of minerality and black pepper notes. The grapes come from slightly younger vines, making the wine slightly younger accessible.

Food-Pairing

Pair with roast game or poultry, or ratatouille

Grapes: 30% Touriga Franca, 20% Tinta Amarela (Trincadeira), 20% Tinta Roriz, 10% Rufete, 10% Tinta Barroca, 5% Malvasia Preta, 5% Donzelinho Tinto

30% fermented in stone lagar with foot pigeage; other 70% in vat, 100% whole cluster. Maceration – lagar for 8 days; vat for 25 days. Racked to neutral barrel for 1 year followed by 5 months in tank. 100% natural yeast fermentation (no cultivated yeasts)

Alcoholcontent

13%

Store & Serve

Decant for an hour prior to serving . Serve at 16 - 18 ºC. Can be drunk up to 7 years after harvest

Awards & Critics

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