Luis Seabra Xisto Ilimitado Branco 2023 NO20230816 up in the Hautes-Cotes de

up in the Hautes-Cotes de Nuits

silky in texture and perfumed rather than massive

lychee with a hint of minerality

40% Macabeu & 10% Parellada

currants from Barreled Souls Brewing in Saco

Luis Seabra Xisto Ilimitado Branco 2023 NO20230816 up in the Hautes-Cotes deThe name translates to unlimited schist, which is less a poetic flourish than a thesis statement. Luis Seabra left a high profile winemaking post to chase terroir on his own terms, and he has become one of the most convincing voices in Portugal precisely because he refuses to make the kind of polished, commercial wine the country is known for. The Branco is a Douro field blend of Rabigato, Gouveio, Codega and Viosinho, grown on the schist that gives