Belfo Branco

The grapes come from a single, high-altitude vineyard site near Peredo de Bemposta on the Douro slopes. The soil consists of weathered granite with quartz and limestone; the old vines are trained in goblet style. After a short whole-bunch maceration, the wine undergoes spontaneous fermentation in used French barriques and is matured for ten months on the fine lees, with complete malolactic fermentation. It is full-bodied and textured in style, with ripe yellow fruit, dried apple, salty-mineral notes, lively acidity and a long, spicy finish. The wine is made naturally, unfined and unfiltered. Sources: the producer’s official technical sheet and retailer information for 2023.