Luis Seabra 'Granito Cru' Alvarinho

Luis Seabra ‘Granito Cru’ Alvarinho - Melgaço, Vinho Verde, Portugal

Pure, electric and intensely mineral, ‘Granito Cru’ is Luis Seabra’s crystalline take on Alvarinho, shaped by the granite soils of Monção e Melgaço yet defying absolutely regional stereotypes. It opens with lime zest, green apple, white peach and grapefruit pith, layered with subtle floral notes, sea spray and a distinct wet-stone character. Almost like a structured Chablis, the palate is taut and dry, with driving acidity, a lightly phenolic texture and a long, saline finish that feels more chiselled than fruity.

Made from Alvarinho grown on granitic soils in the northern Vinho Verde region, the wine is fermented with indigenous yeasts and handled with minimal intervention to preserve freshness and site expression. “Granito Cru” translates roughly as “raw granite,” and that idea comes through clearly in the wine’s stripped-back, mineral-focused style: precise, refreshing and full of tension. Excellent to drink now or put it away for a few years and see what happens - we think you'll be pleasantly rewarded by a bit of patience.

Grape Variety: Alvarinho

Style: White – Dry, light to medium-bodied, mineral-driven

Drink Window: Now – 6+ years

Perfect For: Oysters, shellfish, grilled fish, sushi, salty snacks

A razor-sharp, granite-driven Alvarinho - bright, saline and brilliantly refreshing, with serious energy beneath its easy drinkability.