Luis Seabra Xisto Cru Tinto Douro Portugal 2022

Luis Seabra is known for his low-intervention approach and deep commitment to showcasing the Douro’s diverse schist soils. In the Xisto Cru Tinto, he works with old, mixed-variety vineyards to craft a wine that emphasizes purity, texture, and a sense of place over extraction or oak. The field blend—featuring Rufete, Touriga Franca, Tinta Carvalha, Alicante Bouschet, Donzelinho Tinto, and Malvasia Preta—speaks directly to Seabra’s commitment to site-specific, distinctly Portuguese expressions. Sourced from old vineyards in the Douro's Cima Corgo subregion, these grapes are grown on schist soils at elevations between 400 and 600 meters. The Tinto opens with dark red fruit, wild herbs, and dried flowers, with a mineral edge that runs through the palate. Structured but not heavy, it’s precise and layered, a clear reflection of Seabra’s thoughtful, hands-off style.