Pé do Monte

The vines grow in the sheltered Lajidos of Criação Velha, on centuries-old basalt lava fields enclosed by hand-built walls and close to the Atlantic. The fruit comes from 70- to 90-year-old vines with very low yields. After a short pre-fermentation maceration, gentle pressing takes place in a vertical press under inert conditions. Fermentation is carried out with indigenous yeasts in chilled concrete tulip tanks; the wine then matures for twelve months on the fine lees. It shows stony, salty-mineral aromas, creamy depth, high freshness, medium to full body, precise tension and a long, salty finish. 2023 is documented as the vintage. ([adegadovulcao.com](https://adegadovulcao.com/wines/pe-do-monte-en/?utm_source=openai))