Luis Seabra Vinhos "Xisto Ilimitado" Branco

In the vineyard and cellar alike, Luis Seabra favors a hands-off, almost intuitive approach shaped by decades spent studying Portugal's soils and microclimates. He farms roughly eight hectares across Douro, Vinho Verde, and Dão, largely organically, relying on copper and sulfur rather than chemical treatments, and allowing natural vegetation to compete with the vines to slow their growth and deepen complexity. His wines are organized into three lines: the single-vineyard "Cru" bottlings and the district-level "Ilimitado" wines modeled loosely on Burgundy's village system, and the "Mono" series devoted to single-varietal expressions. Across all of them, his winemaking stays consistent, spontaneous fermentation, little temperature control, no new oak, and only light fining or filtration, producing wines he describes simply as ones he wants to drink himself: balanced, textured, and true to the specific patch of ground they came from.

"This has aromas of sliced green apples, orchard fruit, fennel and a touch of flint. Medium- to full-bodied and fresh, with texture and pleasant phenolics. Long and persistent. Incredible value. A blend of multiple vineyards in Douro Superior. Made from 30- to 45-year-old vines. Aged for 12 months in used barrels."
-James Suckling, 93 Points

"The tasting notes reveal a bright straw yellow color, with stone and orchard fruit aromas, flinty wet stone, and white pepper. The palate is impressively bright and mineral-driven, balancing power and lift, with flavors of lemon, green apple, bosc pear, a touch of floral tone, and slate minerals. The wine is juicy and mineral-driven, making it a standout offering. The wine pairs well with roast poultry, white fish, seafood, and especially spicier dishes."
-Winemaker Notes

Blend: 70% Rabigato, 20% Arinto, 5% Gouveio, 5% Codega

Foxcroft Online Price: $34 per bottle OR $60 per 2-pack*
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