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16¾/20
Luis Seabra Xisto Ilimitado Douro Tinto 2020
Douro Valley, Northern Portugal, PortugalIlimitado is a soil survey of the schist-driven terroir in the Douro, regardless of grapes. This year, field blends of grapes from Cotas and Ervedosa do Douro in the Cima Corgo were sourced, with vines between 35 and 60 years, planted in Patamares and large terraces from 400-550m, predominantly on loamy clays and yellow slate. 40% of the grapes were fermented whole cluster in Lagares, foot trodden, with 8-10 days maceration. The remaining 70% fermented whole cluster in stainless tanks, with 20 to 30 days maceration. Both lots aged for 14 months in used French barrels. Dusky dark florals, scrubby herbs, wild blackberry, light pepper is drawn across a stony base, with finely grippy / schistous lined tannins pinning the sides, and perfumed florals returning to lick the lingering saline finish. Very much in youth, this structural wine is drinking smartly now, and with time ahead.Tasted: 11 January 2023Tasted by: Treve RingPrices:| ON | $29.00 | 750ml | consignment |
| BC | $42.00 | 750ml | private wine shops |
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