Luis Seabra Xisto Ilimitado Branco 2016

Luis Seabra Xisto Ilimitado Branco 2016

Luis Seabra, 0,75 l - 12.50%
100% Rabigato

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Douro - Portugal
Red still

How to serve

Serve at:

16 - 18°C.

Longevity:

10 - 15 years

Glass:
Full Bodied and Very Aged Red Wines
Luis Seabra Xisto Ilimitado Branco 2016

Colour

Bright garnet.

Bouquet

High toned red and blue fruit aromas, tinged with wet stone and violets.

Flavour

On the palate, lush, but with bright acidity to balance the red cherry and pomegranate fruit. White pepper, slate and herbal aromas overlay the core of fruit on a juicy, fresh finish.

Pairing

This wine finely accompanies red meats, roast beef and grilled meats.

Meat
Game
Cheese

Features

Name Luis Seabra Xisto Ilimitado Branco 2016
Type Red still
Classification N/A
Year 2016
Size 0,75 l Standard
Alcohol content 12.50% by volume
Grape varieties 100% Rabigato
Country Portugal
Region Douro
Origin Niepoort (Portugal)
Vinification 30% fermented in stone lagar with foot pigeage; other 70% in vat, 100% whole cluster. Maceration – lagar for 8 days.
Ageing Racked to neutral barrel for 1 year followed by 5 months in tank. 100% natural yeast fermentation (no cultivated yeasts).
Allergens Contains sulphites
Pairing This wine finely accompanies red meats, roast beef and grilled meats.

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Vintage

Wine Spectator
93/100 
2016
xtraWine
91/100 
2016
Decanter
88/100 
2018
Decanter
93/100 
2017
Luis Seabra
From this winery:

After qualifying as a viticulturalist Luis Seabra completed a Masters in Winemaking. He went on to become Head Oenologist at Niepoort and received great acclaim in that position. After nearly a decade of doing something he loved for someone else, L...

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