Luis Seabra Granito Cru Alvarinho 2023
2023, Moncao e Melgaco, Vinho Verde, Portugal
Luis Seabra Granito Cru Alvarinho 2023
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Profile & Story
Luís Seabra launched his own winery in 2013 after two decades of experience, including as winemaker at Niepoort and as a soil specialist in Vinho Verde, and is a leading figure in Portugal's independent-winemaker movement. Granito Cru is his single Vinho Verde bottling, sourced from vines planted in 1989 on granite soils at 50-150m elevation in Monção e Melgaço. ABV 12.5%; no added sulfur at pressing, cold-settled 48 hours, then fermented and aged about 9 months in a mix of used 1,000L and new 2,000L oval Eastern European oak vats with full malolactic fermentation and unstirred lees aging.
Tasting Notes
Brilliant straw color with high-toned, mineral-driven aromas of lemon peel, green apple, lemongrass and seashells. The palate shows impressive weight with laser-focused acidity -- lemon, unripe peach and pervasive mineral/saline notes.
Pairing Recommendation
Producer/importer-recommended with raw or roasted oysters, shellfish, and grilled whole snapper.