Luis Seabra Vinhos Xisto Cru Tinto

TASTING NOTES FROM THE CURATOR

Wide open right from the start sporting a detailed nose with dark cherry, pomegranate, blackberries, plum skin, chocolate and hints of oak. This wine maintains a dark fruit profile. Complex in taste and full-bodied. Medium tannin and medium acidity. Definitely on the dry side Made of a wonderful blend of Alicante Bouschet, Touriga Franca, Malvasia Nera, Rufete, Donzelinho Tinto, Tinta Carvalha that is very easy to drink.

PAIRINGS

This Portuguese Douro Red goes well with warm hearty dishes like Fabada filled with Morcilla, Pancetta and even ‘Nduja.

You may also go ahead and have this with tomato-based pastas as well as gamey meat (deer, venison) etc.

PURE OFF THE VINE

Luis Seabra specializes in cru wines. Having gotten his start at the prestigious Niepoort Winery in the Duoro Valley, Seabra decided to strike out on his own in 2012. His goal in setting up shop in both the Duoro and the Dão regions of Portugal is to make wines from specific vineyards with little intervention, creating vintages that are raw, pure, tasting of the terroir itself.

Storage Instructions

Store your unopened bottle in a cool, dry, and dark place safe from constant vibration. Keep your bottle horizontal in a wine rack or cellar to retain the moistness of the cork. The ideal temperature for storage is between 7 to 15°C. Once opened, a bottle will be good for 3 to 5 days standing upright in the refrigerator.