Quinta da Costa do Pinhao, Douro Tinto 'Gradual', 2022 SO050424_Saumur_Roundup and unmistakably Basque

and unmistakably Basque

long-lived Nebbiolo

Pair it with grilled lamb

Hand-harvested fruit sees gentle pressing and partial barrel fermentation

Quinta da Costa do Pinhao, Douro Tinto 'Gradual', 2022 SO050424_Saumur_Roundup and unmistakably BasqueSlate makes vineyards work harder. It holds water below, reflects heat, and forces roots deep into the earth. The 40 year old vines at Quinta da Costa do Pinho know every centimeter of it. This Douro Tinto ferments naturallyno commercial yeastin traditional stone lagars, the ancient vessels Portuguese winemakers still trust. Aged in used barrels, it avoids new oak aggression in favor of balsamic complexity and espresso undertones. At 450 meters