VARIETALS
A field blend of indigenous varietals: mostly Rabigato, with Arinto and Gouveio
NOTES
FARMING: Biodynamic
SOIL: Schist and granite
VINEYARD: Vineyards are situated in the upper Douro Valley (Douro Superior), the warmest and the driest Douro sub-region. Altitudes are 500-600 meters.
VINIFICATION: The grapes are harvested by hand and arrive at the winery in 20kg boxes and cool for 12 hours. Grapes are hand-sorted and pressed in vertical press with stems, and the must is settled in underground stainless steel tanks. Fermentation with indigenous yeast only. Aging in used French oak barrels for 9 months on fine lees.