Xisto Ilimitado Branco 2023

In the Douro region where there are numerous varieties planted in different types of terraces, slopes or flat areas, schist is the common denominator, vineyards based on schist slopes that have no end. This is the starting point for the Xisto Ilimitado, a search that tries to express the wine area of Meda which have their own character, where Rabigato is the main variety but is never alone. Different plots of vineyards that have similar characteristics from Meda area in Douro Superior where mica schist soils are predominant.

Grape Varieties: Rabigato 70%, Gouveio 20%, Arinto 5%, Códega 5%.

Vinification: Before pressing, the grapes were crushed and de-stemmed, press is done without prior maceration, the wine was decanted at low temperature for 24 hours, indigenous yeast fermentation and ageing took place in used French oak barrels of 228 and 500 litres, 30% of the wine fermented and aged in stainless steel.

Gastronomy: Grilled fish, fish or white meat stew, butter sauces, sea food, pasta, white meat and soft cheese.

Winemaker: Luís Seabra