established in 1957 by a producer who pioneered parcel-specific vinification to showcase the diverse terroirs of the Loire Valley
this is miles away from the typical concentrated style many people associate with the grape
persistent tannins and remarkable tension across the mid-palate
with the underlying acidity successfully preserved by the limestone bedrock to provide necessary lift and balance
This regularly displays the most overt aromatics and charm of Tempier's single-site wines
2022 Luis Seabra, Douro, Mono C ["saturday-tasting-2026-05-16"] established in 1957 by aCastelao is a dark skinned variety that can show a number of faces. It can be dark and brooding if harvested from sandy soils, or if harvested from limestone or slate soils, it can suddenly become less brooding, tannic, and wild, and more immediately elegant and giving. From 30 50 year old vines on yellow slate whose deeper, richer soils help lend a roundness to the wine. Fermented 100% whole cluster. Balanced, pure accessible fruit Gamay lovers