2020 Cume do Avia, Ribeiro, Dos Canotos Brancellao

Cume do Avia utilizes strict organic viticulture and dry-farming on the steep, granite-rich slopes of the Avia Valley in Ribeiro to highlight the inherent identity of the Brancellao variety. The 2020 growing season, characterized by measured rainfall and moderate temperatures, allowed for a steady physiological ripening that maintained the natural nerve and high acidity typical of the region's schist and granite soils. The winemaking process focuses on minimal intervention, typically employing whole-cluster fermentation and aging in neutral vessels to preserve the site's distinct mineral expression. The resulting wine is defined by its medium-weight structural profile, marked by fine-grained, persistent tannins and a tension that emphasizes its cool-climate origin. This bottling serves as a precise documentation of Ribeiro’s potential for producing low-extraction, high-altitude reds with significant architectural depth.