2022 Susana Esteban 'Procura' Vinhas Velhas Branco, Vinho Regional Alentejano, Portugal Martissima aged fruit and buttery shortbread

aged fruit and buttery shortbread rounded off by caramel and a touch of oak

& limestone soils

It wasthen that he discovered "I didn't want to sit behind a desk

Clos-de-Bèze showed particular finesse at the domaine

élevage stays in tank with minimal sulfur before tirage and bottling

2022 Susana Esteban 'Procura' Vinhas Velhas Branco, Vinho Regional Alentejano, Portugal Martissima aged fruit and buttery shortbreadProcura 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.