2022 Susana Esteban 'Procura' Vinhas Velhas Branco, Vinho Regional Alentejano, Portugal Bruno Bienaime En l’Ormeau

En l’Ormeau

Light and fresh

a volcanic formation of blue slate that is hundreds of millions of years old

followed by an extended barrel élevage of roughly 12 months with minimal new oak

Vineyard: Graacher HimmelreichSoil Type: Weathered Devonian slate with clayFermentation & Élevage: Natural fermentation in Mosel fuder

2022 Susana Esteban 'Procura' Vinhas Velhas Branco, Vinho Regional Alentejano, Portugal Bruno Bienaime En l’OrmeauProcura 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.