2023 Luis Seabra "Xisto Ilimitado" Branco Douro

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For nearly two decades, Luis Seabra has been at the forefront of a new generation of Portuguese winemakers dedicated to reviving historic vineyards, indigenous grape varieties, and traditional techniques. Widely regarded as a leader of the “New Portugal,” Seabra has demonstrated that the Douro Valley can produce fresh, elegant, terroir-driven still wines. His philosophy of minimal intervention and deep understanding of soil have earned international acclaim, with Eric Asimov of the New York Times noting that he is making “some of Portugal’s most compelling wines, both white and red.” Since launching his own project in 2013, Seabra has focused on expressing place rather than variety, creating wines that capture the character of individual sites. Xisto Ilimitado represents his interpretation of a village-level Burgundy—a blend of seven varieties sourced from old vineyards across three Douro subzones. Bright, focused, and distinctly marked by the region’s schist soils, it offers a compelling introduction to the modern Douro.