2022 Nortico Alvarinho, Minho, PortugalABOUT THIS WINE Nortico vineyards are located on the southern banks of the Minho river. The vines are tended in granite soil at 20 250 m (68 820 ft) elevation. Although it rains a lot (2,000 ml annually) the slightly inland area is a little warmer than the coastal plantings, which allows for perfect ripening. Grapes are selected at the winery and experience a long, cool fermentation. Racking, primary filtration and cold stabilization. Four months in

the Chave family (currently helmed by Gérard and son Jean-Louis) represents 16 generations of unbroken lineage committed to the production of some of the finest Syrah

the trade professionals who want to write about them or stock them

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with a career spanning nearly eight decades

Biodynamically farmed

and Ste-Agnès

a couple of kilometers south of Beaune

Wine lovers appreciate its opulence

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The 2024 vintage is youthful and energetic

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