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He's a genuinely gifted winemaker — one who treats wine as a medium for land to speak through, rather than a vehicle for a house style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eXisto Cru Tinto is part of Seabra's most terroir-driven series of wines. \"Cru\" means \"raw\" in Portuguese, and here the transmission of terroir is unadulterated and singular — every variable removed except the land itself, worked exclusively with spontaneous fermentation, native yeasts, and large-format, tight-grained oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe 2019 is a field blend from sustainably farmed vineyards planted between 1910 and 1933, in Cima Corgo — a subregion known for some of the sharpest day-to-night temperature swings in Portugal, giving the fruit extended hang-time. Vines are tended exclusively in mica schist soil, at elevations ranging from roughly 400 to 700 metres depending on the parcel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eVery deep, bold, youthful red-purple in colour. The bouquet leads with walnutty oak and a whiff of acetone, with dark fruit lurking beneath. Full-bodied and very firm, loaded with tannin that gives a solid grip through the finish and aftertaste — a trace of volatile acidity doesn't trouble the wine, and there's a fair amount of oak influence at play. Powerful and long, with big structure and plenty of muscle, this is a wine of serious intent, clearly built for the cellar. 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Thus, he began his eponymous winery, and set about shattering preconceptions of what Douro wines represent. The Xisto Cru Branco is one of a series of wines that Luis makes that exemplify and express the intensely terroir-driven style in which he operates. He is a particularly gifted winemaker, one who sees wine as a medium through which a piece of land can speak. “Cru” translates as “raw” in Portuguese, and the transmission of terroir here is unadulterated and singular. This series of wines is one in which he removes every variable but that of the land itself, and the stark expression of the soil that results is extraordinary. He works exclusively with spontaneous fermentation, native yeasts, and large format tight-grained oak for all the wines in this series.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nIndie Xisto Douro Tinto is a pure expression of terroir, crafted from a single, sustainably farmed vineyard in Alijó, Douro. Planted over 70 years ago in an unlikely site for red wine, the vines thrive in clay loam soil with a predominance of blue slate at 580 meters elevation. Vinified with indigenous yeasts, Luis Seabra ensures that the soil remains the defining element of the wine’s character. This vineyard showcases the unique balance of altitude, soil, and tradition.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nSustainably farmed single vineyard planted since 1950. 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After 12h settling with temperature control, the juice is put into old french oak barrels where it starts fermenting spontaneously, with its indigenous yeast naturally present on the grapes. The wine ages during 8-10 months on its fine lees, with some bâtonnage. A light filtration during bottling. No chemical corrections whatsoever. 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At the entrance to the cellar the grapes were manually selected with the help of a selection table and sent to the press, where we gently separated the pulp from the seeds and skins. The resulting must was fermented in stainless steel and partly in used barrels from the region of Burgundy \"Puligny Montrachet\", chosen expressly for this wine. After a slow fermentation, the two wines were combined with an old concrete tanks (1962), where the goal was the marriage of the two wines and the natural creation of a minerality, typical of concrete. We believe it has enormous potential for aging given its freshness, harmony, balance and precision. Being a limited edition only 2154 bottles of 0.75l and 72 magnum were bottled.\r\n\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n \r\n\r\n\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 4\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\r\n\r\nOf citric and crystalline color, this wine - different from the others, presents a deep and complex nose. Initially with mineral aromas, remembering the smoke characteristic of the quarries; in the second time, after breathing, fresh notes of sea fragrance and seaweed are found, match with fruits like apricot or peach. In the mouth starts explosive, intense, with a lot of character and due to its balanced natural acidity, it shows a harmonious, fine and complex wine. Its end is endless, leaving a salty sensation allied to gunpowder notes like retronasal aroma. To touch heaven, the producer recommends tasting the wine to the sound of \"In Paradisum\" by Karl Jenkins.\r\n\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n \r\n\r\n\u003cstrong\u003eFood Suggestions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 4\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\r\n\r\nBeing an imperfect wine, ideally it should be enjoyed solo, yet delicate foods such as oysters, sea urchins or truffles, are the perfect match.\r\n\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Artisan Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44966807240773,"sku":"CR18VIDB","price":760.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/8644\/4357\/files\/44764692-Vinho-Imperfeito-Da_CC_83o-Branco.jpg?v=1777951263"},{"product_id":"antonio-madeira-dao-branco-2021","title":"Antonio Madeira Dão Branco 2022","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 1\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\r\n\r\nAntónio Madeira is French of Portuguese descent, and his family roots are in the Serra da Estrela, Portugal’s highest mountain range located in the upper Dão region.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nAntónio believes the heart of Dão lies in this mountainous region, and that the fine, fresh, mineral wines you can produce here – which he refers to as the ‘Grands Crus of the Dão highlands’ – have great ageing potential. Madeira is a keen advocate of working the vineyards manually and organically, “to give life to the soils,” so the roots go deep (communicating with the mother rock) and the indigenous yeast population thrives. It is, he said, the way to express “\u003cem\u003eminerality and all the flavours of the landscape.\u003c\/em\u003e” He’s crafting phenomenal, terroir-focused wines and showing the potential of this often overlooked region.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nHis winemaking philosophy is simply to respect the grapes and the natural environment. Grapes are hand harvested and winemaking is gentle, aiming for minimal extraction. Using only 500l barrels whose oak has been very slowly toasted and stainless steel vats. Cultivating 30 different plots from 15 different vineyards totalling 6\/7 hectares of vines. This is Burgundy scale parcellation! Most vineyards are located in the foothills of the Serra d’Estrela, but some are actually higher in the mountains. All of his wines are co-fermented field blends, using indigenous yeast and very little sulphur. If there’s a through line in his wines it would be a touch of salinity with ample freshness, an earthy quality like the first moments after it rains. Antonio Madeira is passionate about the traditions and heritage of the Dao’s Serra Da Estrela sub-zone and has nearly single-handedly rescued and preserved some of its most historical vineyards from abandonment.\r\n\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n \r\n\r\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrganic and biodynamic practices.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n2021 was a year impacted by important rains on the Harvest period (more than 100mm in september). 2021 are low alcohol wines. 2021 was a fantastic year with fresh  ripe grapes. The white Branco 2021 comes from 27 years old vineyards (Encruzado, Bical and Cerceal) and from old vineyards (50\/70 years old) where we found field blends of 20 autochthonous grape varieties, some of them forgotten varieties. The \u003cstrong\u003e2021\u003c\/strong\u003e vintage is now perfectly ready to drink even if it will continue to age well for several years in the bottle. It’s piercingly pure as well as complex: a little bit smoky, with citrus and green fruits and a hint of cut cedarwood. The acidity is notably fresh and the texture as well as the flavour are deliciously dry, almost chalky, until the very end, when it balances it out with an unexpected creamy impression.\r\n\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Artisan Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44966807339077,"sku":"AM22BR","price":72.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/8644\/4357\/files\/8d618885-dao_branco.jpg?v=1777951263"},{"product_id":"antonio-madeira-dao-a-liberdade-branco-2021","title":"Antonio Madeira Dão A Liberdade Branco 2021","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 1\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\r\n\r\nAntónio Madeira, who is French of Portuguese descent, has his roots in the foothills of Serra da Estrela. Since 2010, António Madeira has been researching, the places in this sub-region, that our ancestors elected as the best for vine, those that we might call the «Grands Crus of the Dão highlands» and found a series of old vines that are distinctive because of the authenticity of their grape varieties, the characteristics and nuances of their granite soils and sun exposures.\r\nBeautiful aromatics already with sweet floral cherry and berry fruits. The palate is fresh, supple and fine with lovely acidity and fresh cherry and raspberry fruit. The sweet fruit hides the structure and acidity, which is substantial. Has some grip on the finish. This is focused and linear and quite serious, with nice brightness but also a potential for ageing.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n2021 was a year impacted by important rains on the Harvest period (more than 100mm in September). 2021 are ripe and low alcohol wines. A Liberdade 2021 is a white wine that comes from a 30-year-old vineyard that we cultivate in the foothills of Serra da Estrela, composed of 3 autochthonous grape varieties, Encruzado, Cerceal and Bical. This wine was vinified, aged and bottled without the addition of sulphites and without the use of any oenological product.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 2\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\r\n\r\n‘A Liberdade’ is on the right side of natural, meaning a hand-crafted white that’s deep and lively yet crisp and focused. The \u003cstrong\u003e2021\u003c\/strong\u003e vintage is now perfectly ready to drink even if it will continue to age well for several years in the bottle. It’s piercingly pure as well as complex: a little bit smoky, with citrus and green fruits and a hint of cut cedarwood. The acidity is notably fresh and the texture as well as the flavour are deliciously dry, almost chalky, until the very end, when it balances it out with an unexpected creamy impression.\r\n\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Artisan Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44966807306309,"sku":"AM21ALB","price":90.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/8644\/4357\/files\/63ae7408-Da_CC_83o-Branco-A-Liberdade.jpg?v=1777951263"},{"product_id":"antonio-madeira-dao-a-palheira-tinto-2018","title":"Antonio Madeira  Dão A Palheira Tinto 2018","description":"António Madeira, who is French of Portuguese descent, has his roots in the foothills of Serra da Estrela. Since 2010, António Madeira has been researching, the places in this sub-region, that our ancestors elected as the best for vine, those that we might call the «Grands Crus of the Dão highlands» and found a series of old vines that are distinctive because of the authenticity of their grape varieties, the characteristics and nuances of their granite soils and sun exposures.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n2018 was a very hard year, we lost 60% of our grapes, mainly because of 3 months of rain between mid-April and mid-July and also because of 4 days of hot winds of 45°C that burned 30% of our grapes. Harvest started on September 23rd. 2018 was also our first vintage in biodynamics.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nA Palheira 2018 is a blend of 2 of the best old vineyards cultivated by Antonio, one 60 years old vine where the Baga dominates, and a 100 years old vine where pink granite gives a special character to the wine. The wines of these 2 vines where so good in 2018 that we decided to bottle it separately from the others old vineyards that usually goes to the blend of « Vinhas Velhas » red wine. So A Palheira 2018 shows the best results that we achieve in 2018 reds.","brand":"Artisan Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44966807502917,"sku":"AM18APT","price":86.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/8644\/4357\/files\/1b90e985-Da_CC_83o-A-Palheira-Tinto.jpg?v=1777951263"},{"product_id":"antonio-madeira-dao-serra-da-estrela-a-centenaria-tinto-2018","title":"Antonio Madeira Dão 'Serra da Estrela' A Centenária Tinto 2018","description":"António Madeira, who is French of Portuguese descent, has his roots in the foothills of Serra da Estrela. Since 2010, António Madeira has been researching, the places in this sub-region, that our ancestors elected as the best for vine, those that we might call the «Grands Crus of the Dão highlands» and found a series of old vines that are distinctive because of the authenticity of their grape varieties, the characteristics and nuances of their granite soils and sun exposures.\r\n\r\n2018 was a very hard year, we lost 60% of our grapes, mainly because of 3 months of rain between mid-April and mid-July and also because of 4 days of hot winds of 45°C that burned 30% of our grapes. Harvest started on September 23rd.\r\n2018 was also our first vintage in biodynamics.\r\n\r\nA centenaria 2018 is the expression of a 130 years old vineyard with great character. We are facing what could be considered as a « Grand Cru ».\r\nWe decided to bottle it as a single vineyard in order to preserve its unique and strong identity. Tasting this wine is an experience that leads us to travel back in time to discover the aromas and flavors of the foothills of the Serra da Estrela, in the Dão, as it was in the late nineteenth century.","brand":"Artisan Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44966807371845,"sku":"AM18ACT","price":123.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/8644\/4357\/files\/3c0438f4-A-Centena_CC_81ria-Tinto.jpg?v=1777951263"},{"product_id":"luis-seabra-granito-cru-dao-2021","title":"Luis Seabra Granito Cru Dão 2021","description":"Dao expression here. Encruzado, bical and sercial the varieties off a 35 year old site.\r\n\r\nImporter: QED Wines\r\n\r\nVery salty, deliciously so, in the vein of great minerally wines of the world. So pure yet richness too, stone fruit, melon, almond, amazing persistence and energy with tension and purity in spades. sticks to the palate with salty nuttiness and herbal lift. Wow. 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So much to talk about, so much to enjoy.\r\n\r\n\u003cstrong\u003eWINEFRONT: MIKE BENNIE\u003c\/strong\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cstrong\u003eRated : 94 Points\u003c\/strong\u003e","brand":"Artisan Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44966807404613,"sku":"LS21GCD","price":92.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/8644\/4357\/files\/b8eba016-LS21GCD_Fixed.png?v=1777951263"},{"product_id":"pato-wouters-3b-blanc-de-blancs-brut-nature-nv","title":"Pato \u0026 Wouters 3B Blanc de Blancs Brut Nature NV","description":"\u003cspan data-huuid=\"14983290035729469268\"\u003eFilipa Pato and William Wouters are a husband-and-wife winemaking duo from Bairrada, Portugal, known for their \"authentic wines, without make-up\". \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"14983290035729466177\"\u003eTheir philosophy centers on using indigenous grapes, biodynamic viticultural practices, and minimal intervention to create wines that express the unique terroir of their vineyards. \u003c\/span\u003e\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nA blend of  Maria Gomes, Bical and Cercial; sourced from chalky clay slopes with direct Atlantic influence. The grapes are harvested by hand and gently pressed. The second fermentation takes place in bottle and ages 9 months on the lees. No dosage.\r\nFarming Practice: Certified Biodynamic.\r\n\r\nThe grapes are harvested by hand and pressed very gently. After fermentation in tank with wild yeast, we make a second fermentation in bottle - classical method. Origin and classification: Vinho de Mesa, white sparkling wine extra brut from Óis do Bairro, Portugal. A very old region of glowing valleys, since centuries known for the production of wines of excellent quality of Cercial, Bical and Maria Gomes. The rural scenery is dominated by the Caramulo mountain.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nSoil\/Climate, etc.: Chalky clay mid slopes from the Jurassic Inferior with eastern orientation to the sun and a very intense Atlantic influence.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nWinemaker’s Notes: The grapes for the sparkling wines are harvested from different locations. 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Chalky clay mid-slopes with eastern orientation to the sun and a very intense Atlantic influence (only 15 km from the ocean). The vines are average 40 years old. The valley of Ois do Bairro has been known for centuries for the quality of its white wines. In fact the wines coming from this valley were the first whites to be exported to the ex-colonies (Brazil, Angola, etc.). The grapes are handpicked from one vineyard in Ois do Bairro. Long pressing of full bunches. The juice is free-run to the casks. Fermentation with the wild yeast in an old traditional cellar with a natural constant temperature under 20°. Matured for 8 months in 500-600L casks, then for two months in bottle prior to release. No batonnage is done to maintain freshness. 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For this wine the grapes come from different small plots of Pato's oldest vineyards (80 –130 years). These 3 centenary vineyards were purchased already some years ago and are fully converted to biodynamics.The bunches are handpicked and hand-selected from the centenary vineyards in Bairrada (3 to 4 bunches\/vine). Partly de-stemmed, fermented in open oak lagares with some extraction (pigeage). After the fermentation the wine is aged in 500 –600 used pipes and tonel (big cask) for 18 months. Prior to release, the wine further aged in bottle for 2 months.\"Nossa!” Its name is spontaneously evocative .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Bairrada region, where the blue blood of the Baga grape flows, has a unique complex geological composition. Working with biodynamic practices and inspired by the viticulture of Filipa's grandmother helped to understand us the notion of \"ungrand terroir” for Baga. 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Since 2010, António Madeira has been researching, the places in this sub-region, that our ancestors elected as the best for vine, those that we might call the «Grands Crus of the Dão highlands» and found a series of old vines that are distinctive because of the authenticity of their grape varieties, the characteristics and nuances of their granite soils and sun exposures.\r\n\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 2\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\r\n\r\n2019 was a good year with fresh and ripe grapes. 2019 was also our second vintage in biodynamics. A Palheira 2019 is a blend of 3 of the best old vineyards cultivated by Antonio. The wines of these vines where so good in 2019 that we decided to bottle it separately from the others old vineyards that usually goes to the blend of « Vinhas Velhas » red wine. So A Palheira 2019 shows the best results that we achieve in 2019 reds. Named after the small building for tools in the vineyard, as opposed to a grand Château. It’s a special blend from various single plots. It’s a premier cru where the single vineyards are grand cru and the vinhas velhas is village.\r\n\r\nLots of Baga in this.\r\n\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Artisan Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44966808846405,"sku":"AM21VVT","price":70.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/8644\/4357\/files\/5a4d61eb-vinhas_velhas.jpg?v=1777951266"},{"product_id":"pato-wouters-nossa-calcario-bical-branco-2022","title":"Pato \u0026 Wouters Nossa Calcario Bical Branco 2022","description":"This wine shows aromas of pears with shy herbal and pine cone notes. The palate is elegant and subtly creamy with fresh acidity and austere minerality. 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It is not only fresh, silky, elegant and lively, but here there is also some tension on the nish. It coats the palate respectably, too, while the mid-palate nicely counters the acidity and ripe tannins.\r\nThere's more tannic pop on the nish, though—a real backbone that will serve this in good stead as it ages. Baga does age well and this should, too, but it is made in a more approachable, less rustic style. If you want to drink this now you could, but that would be a bad mistake, as it is still a little disjointed. With a few years, it should become more harmonious and more interesting. There is no rush. It should hold at least for 20\r\nyears from the vintage date, probably more. 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