Luis Seabra "Xisto Ilimitado" Douro Branco, Portugal 2023 skincontact Spicy at the end

Spicy at the end

the environment is perfect for fermentation and extraction

Castello Monaci’s cellars are surrounded by over 350 acres of vineyards

This offering is a Glencadam aged 10 years in a combination of 25% Bourbon and 75% Oloroso Sherry casks

Such a legacy informs the family-owned spirits house that is now entrusted with handcrafting Sweet Gwendoline French Gin in small-scale batches

Luis Seabra "Xisto Ilimitado" Douro Branco, Portugal 2023 skincontact Spicy at the end60% Rabigato, 15% Gouveio, 15% Cdega, 10% Viosinho. 30 45 year old vines, planted to mica schist at 500 600m elevation. Bright straw yellow. On the nose, stone and orchard fruit abound, with flinty wet stone and white pepper laid over the dominant aromatics. On the palate, impressively bright and mineral driven, with a great balance between power and lift. Lemon, green apple, bosc pear flavors commingle with a touch of floral tone and slate minerals.