Luis Seabra 2021 'Xisto Ilimitado' Tinto, Douro DOC

Item Number: 20933

UPC: 5-600790052064

Country: Portugal
Region: Douro
Sub Region: Douro
Appellation/AVA: Douro DOC
Estate Grown Wine: No
Vintage: 2021
Grape(s): 30% Touriga Franca / 20% Tinta Amarela / 20% Tinta Roriz / 10% Rufete / 10% Tinta Barroca / 5% Malvasia Petra / 5% Donzelinho Tinto
Type: Wine - Red
Bottle Size: 750 ml
Pack: 12
Closure: Cork
Alc by Vol(%): 12.5

Winemaking Notes: The vineyards are located in Cima Corgo which is a subregion that experiences extreme highs and lows from a temperature standpoint, with some of the greatest day-night temperature deltas in Portugal. As such the fruit experiences extended hangtime. The vines were planted between 1960 and 1980, and are sustainably farmed. Once harvested, 30% is fermented in stone lagar with foot pigeage and the other 70% in vat and 100% whole cluster. All is fermented with 100% natural yeast. Maceration in lagar is for 8 days; vat for 25 days. The wine is then racked to neutral barrel for one year followed by five months in tank.

Tasting Notes: Pomegranate, chocolate covered orange peel, blueberries, and a touch of barnyard, because we all love a little dirt in our wine these days. Like a snuggly bear rug on a cold day, this is your go-to comfort bottle to ease those wintry blues.

Pairing Suggestion: Pair with roasted lamb, oily sardines with buttery bread, or Ratatouille.

Reviews

  • The Wine Advocate
    Rating: 91 (4/4/2024)
    The red 2021 Xisto Ilimitado has a clean, expressive, fruit-driven nose that is quite aromatic, almost floral, attractive and elegant. Made from purchased grapes in the Pinhão zone, it was vinified with 100% full clusters in concrete and stainless steel and matured mostly in oak of different sizes for 15 months. The palate is juicy and fruit-driven, with fine and round tannins, a soft mouthfeel and a velvety texture. It has a moderate 12.5% alcohol, contained ripeness and a dry finish.