Luis Seabra Xisto Cru Branco 2023

Luis Seabra Xisto Cru Branco 2023

Style:
A precise and mineral-driven Douro white, combining freshness with structure and depth. Elegant and complex, with strong terroir expression and aging potential.

Vineyard:
Located in the Douro Valley, sourced from old vines planted on schist (“xisto”) soils. Higher-altitude vineyards and poor soils ensure low yields, preserving acidity and enhancing minerality and concentration.

Winery:
Hand-harvested grapes, whole-bunch pressed and fermented with native yeasts. Aged in neutral oak with extended lees contact, adding texture while maintaining purity and balance.

Nose/Palate:

Citrus, stone fruit, floral notes, and mineral hints on the nose, followed by a medium-bodied palate with vibrant acidity, textured mineral-driven character, citrus and orchard fruit flavors, subtle oak and lees influence, and a long, precise, elegant finish.
€40,00 EUR
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Colour White
Sweetness Dry
Vintage 2023
Alcohol % 13,5%
Grape variety 70% Rabigato, 10% Códega, 10% Gouveio, 10% Viosinho Dozelino Branco
Producer Luis Seabra
Country Portugal
Region Douro Valley
Appellation Douro Superior
Volume 0,75 L
Description

Style:

A terroir-driven vintage Champagne, combining richness, texture, and mineral precision. Elegant and gastronomic, with a distinctive saline finish.

Vineyard:

Located in Trigny, in the Montagne de Reims. Produced from 80% Pinot Noir and 20% Chardonnay sourced from the Chevillevy, Jardin (planted in 2013), and Marisson (planted in 1978) parcels on clay and sandy soils. The estate is organically farmed.

Winery:

Fermented with indigenous yeasts and aged for one year in 2.2 hL French oak barrels. Bottled by hand, riddled manually, and disgorged in December 2023. Extra Brut (5 g/L dosage) with no fining or filtration.

Production:

Limited production of 930 bottles from the 2019 vintage.

Nose / Palate:

Ripe citrus, orchard fruit, brioche, and subtle oak notes. Rich and textured, with vibrant acidity, pronounced minerality, and a distinctive saline finish that reflects the wine's terroir.

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Luís Seabra

Luís Seabra

Luís Seabra Vinhos is one of the leading voices of the “New Portugal” movement, founded by Luís Seabra in 2013 after a long career shaping modern Douro wines. A trained viticulturist and former winemaker at Niepoort, Seabra set out to create a more personal, terroir-driven expression of Portuguese wine, focused on freshness, balance, and authenticity. 

Working across regions such as Douro, Dão, and Vinho Verde, he sources fruit from old, often high-altitude vineyards, with some vines exceeding 100 years of age. His philosophy is firmly rooted in minimal intervention - native fermentations, careful élevage, and a deep respect for the natural character of each site. 

Production remains relatively small, with a strong focus on site-specific cuvées that highlight soil, altitude, and traditional grape varieties. The wines are precise, elegant, and mineral-driven, offering a refined and modern interpretation of Portugal’s historic vineyards.
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