Luis Seabra Xisto Cru Tinto 2022
Luis Seabra

Luis Seabra Xisto Cru Tinto 2022

Style:
A refined and mineral-driven Douro red, combining elegance with structure and precision. Fresh and complex, with a strong sense of terroir.

Vineyard:
Located in the Douro Valley, sourced from old vines planted on schist (“xisto”) soils. Poor soils and high-altitude sites ensure low yields, concentration, and pronounced minerality, while preserving freshness and balance.

Winery:
Hand-harvested grapes, partially whole-cluster fermented with native yeasts and gentle extraction. Aged in large neutral oak to preserve purity and highlight terroir rather than oak influence.

Nose/Palate:

Red and dark berries, floral notes, spice, and earthy minerality on the nose, followed by a medium-bodied palate with vibrant acidity, fine tannins, fresh red fruit, mineral nuances, subtle spice, and a long, precise, elegant finish.
Colour Red
Sweetness Dry
Vintage 2022
Alcohol % 13%
Grape variety 20% Rufete, 20% Touriga Franca, 10% Tinta Carvalha, 10% Alicante Bouchet, 10% Tinta Roriz, 15% Donzelinho Tinto, 15% Malvazia Preta
Producer Luis Seabra
Country Portugal
Region Douro Valley
Appellation Cima Corgo
Volume 0,75 L
€44,00 EUR
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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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