Quinta Varzea da Pedra Obidos Branco 2021 750ml Cotes de Gascogne The complex

The complex

A small portion of Sauvignon Blanc adds lift and green aromatic depth to Verdejo's characteristic fennel and almond notes

and 5% Malbec — hot

The 5-to-7-day fermentation — long by industry standards — builds complexity before the barrel program begins

San Francisco World Spirits 2022

Quinta Varzea da Pedra Obidos Branco 2021 750ml Cotes de Gascogne The complexPORTUGAL : LISBOA : BIDOS ORGANIC : Ferno Pires, Arinto MED BODIED, APPLE, CITRUS, SALINE, GRANITE, NO OAK A 60 40 blend of Ferno Pires and Arinto, sourced entirely from Vinha da Gafa a single estate plot in bidos with southeastern exposure and clay limestone soils. Fermented variety by variety with native yeasts, free run juice only, then aged twelve months on lees in stainless steel. No oak, low sulfur, no additions. Brothers Toms and Alberto Emdio