2021 Susana Esteban 'Procura' Vinhas Velhas Branco, Vinho Regional Alentejano, Portugal Matsui Shuzo then complete their second fermentation

then complete their second fermentation in bottle and rest on lees for roughly a year before disgorgement

Heady notes of rose and spice are offset by fine tannins and a bitterness that complements any exuberance beautifully

Red volcanic and alluvial soils

fermentation and ageing in fibreglass

Biodynamically farmed by Steffi and Eddi

2021 Susana Esteban 'Procura' Vinhas Velhas Branco, Vinho Regional Alentejano, Portugal Matsui Shuzo then complete their second fermentationProcura Branco comes from centenarian vines at roughly 700 meters of elevation. It is a field blend of traditional varieties from the region. Fermented in stainless steel and then aged in used Burgundy barrels for about 8 months, then further in stainless steel for another few months before bottling.