quicksearch
92POINTS
17/20
Luis Seabra Xisto Ilimitado Branco 2017
Douro Valley, Northern Portugal, PortugalWow. From mica, schist, and feldspar soils (what winemaker Luis Seabra deems the best for whites), this is a field blend of rabigato, códega, gouveio, vioshino and more, with vines 30-60 years old, and at 400-500m in altitude. Ilimitado is akin to Seabra's "village wine", while his Cru wines, well, are self-explanatory. After crushing and destemming, the grapes are pressed together, native fermented, and aged in used French oak barrels for 7 months on lees, with no MLF or battonage. The grapes are terroir-transmitters here, imparting broken stone, mineral salts, light smoke and a driving fine acidity, gripping lightly on the finish. Lemon pith, tight quince, hints of tangerine and meadow herbs line a medium-bodied (13.5 degree), lees-plumped palate. Give this some time in the glass, and enjoy the bottle over an evening. 750 cases made. Fantastic value, especially in Ontario.Tasted: 26 August 2019Tasted by: Treve RingPrices:| BC | $36.00 | 750ml | private wine shops |
| ON | $27.95 | 750ml | consignment |
Premium Portugal Wines
Blend: Rabigato - Códega do Larinho - Gouveio - Donzelinho - ViosinhoCSPC: 217150UPC: 05600790052088
