2021 Luis Seabra Granito Cru Branco

The Granito Cru parcel is in the Dão region, near Vila Nova da Tázem. This area lies in the foothills of the Serra da Estrela Mountain Range, mainland Portugal’s highest point. The grapes are harvested by hand, crushed and destemmed, then pressed and decanted into used 500L French oak barrels. The grapes are spontaneously co-fermented with indigenous yeast. The wine remains in barrel on its lees with no batonnage for 1 year, after which it is racked into stainless steel, where it rests for 6 months. This wine goes through full malolactic fermentation. A famously talented home cook, Seabra loves to serve this wine with grilled fish or shellfish, and recommends the bright acidity as a counterpoint to creamy sauces. Other pairings include risotto, anything served with lots of butter, and aged cheeses.