2022 Luis Seabra, Douro, Mono C

Castelao is a dark-skinned variety that can show a number of faces. It can be dark and brooding if harvested from sandy soils, or if harvested from limestone or slate soils, it can suddenly become less brooding, tannic, and wild, and more immediately elegant and giving. From 30-50 year old vines on yellow slate whose deeper, richer soils help lend a roundness to the wine. Fermented 100% whole cluster. Balanced, pure accessible fruit - Gamay lovers should like this.