If we told you this wine comes from Vinho Verde, you might not believe it. Worlds away from the simple, spritzy porch pounders often associated with the name, Granito Cru is a monumental, mineral driven dry white built with the precision and gravitas of Premier Cru Chablis.
The fruit comes from vines planted in 1989 in Monção e Melgaço, the most continental, granite-laden pocket of the region. Here, decomposed granite soil meets cool Atlantic breezes, giving Alvarinho the electric oceanic tension of Portuguese surf.
In the cellar, Seabra uses a protocol reserved for the world's benchmark whites: spontaneous native fermentation, aging in large Eastern European oak foudres, full malolactic fermentation, and nine months of undisturbed lees contact. The result is a layered, weightless gem (only 12.5% abv) Vinho Verde worthy of the dinner table. It is no wonder legendary sommelier Aldo Sohm chose to pour this by the glass at New York's three-Michelin-starred Le Bernardin.
On the nose: lemon peel, crushed oyster shells, crisp green apple, and white peach. On the palate, laser-sharp acidity cuts through a broad, textural middle, finishing with an intense, saline granitic pull.
Pair it with raw oysters, whole grilled fish, or roast chicken, and prepare to impress your table with some serious sommelier cred.
At $44.99, this delivers the complexity of white Burgundy at a fraction of the cost. It is the ultimate bottle to carry you through September as we savor the last golden weeks of summer.
This Saturday from 2 to 5 PM, we will have Granito Cru open. Stop in and see what the fuss is about.
Through Monday, in store and online, take ten percent off Granito Cru with the purchase of three bottles. The discount applies on its own at checkout. To secure your wines please use the link below, or reach us at shop@mwcwine.com.
