2021 Cortes de Cima Salino Tinto, Alentejo, Portugal Grgich It is a particular type

It is a particular type of marl with a high pH

Pure Sémillon fermented and aged on its skins in terra-cotta and bottled with only 20 milligrams per liter of total sulfur

this is his estate bottling which is a blend of parcels

A touch of the blend is from other varieties on the estate

Frileuse fruit is whole-cluster-pressed and allowed to ferment spontaneously with native yeasts and without sulfur in large oak tanks

2021 Cortes de Cima Salino Tinto, Alentejo, Portugal Grgich It is a particular typeThe pure essence of the Alentejan Atlantic coast. From a single vineyard nestled in the foothills of the S. Luis Range where the River Mira meets the Ocean. Wonderfully aromatic, this wine combines pristine blackcurrant and herbal tones with the intense coastal character of iodine, brine and dried seaweed. The palate is sleek and energetic, with a tight mineral character bringing notes of graphite. A refreshing acidity drives the wine towards a long