2022 Luis Seabra Xisto Cru Branco Douro, Portugal La Varenne 100% Chenin Blanc from 45

100% Chenin Blanc from 45 year old vines on clay and schist farmed biodynamically

from which the well-known Barolo and Barbaresco are born

Extended elevage of about 18 months

minimal sulfur

Grape varieties are distilled separately on a travelling

2022 Luis Seabra Xisto Cru Branco Douro, Portugal La Varenne 100% Chenin Blanc from 45Xisto Cru Branco is a single vineyard winea rare find in the Dourothat Seabra says is a magical place that no one can replicate. It is intended as a clear expression of terroir and place. Sustainably farmed vines, and vinified using only spontaneous fermentation and indigenous yeasts. This way he removes all potential variability other than the soil type as an expression of terroir. 70% Rabigato, remaining balance field blend of Cdega (10%) , Gouveio