2024 Adega Ponte da Barca "Estreia" Vinho Verde, Minho, PortugalABOUT THE WINE Estreia, meaning debut, is a youthful blend of traditional Vinho Verde varietiestypically Loureiro, Arinto, and Trajaduragrown in the cool, rain kissed Minho region of northwest Portugal. Granite rich soils and Atlantic influence preserve acidity and aromatic freshness. The 2024 vintage delivered clean, balanced fruit with excellent natural vibrancy. Fermented in stainless steel to retain brightness, the wine is bottled young to capture

allowing for complexity and texture without overwhelming the purity of the fruit

70% Zweigelt

Fermentation for Frappato takes place in stainless steel while the Nero d’Avola is fermented in large plastic tubs though her goal is to eventually ferment everything in cement

The result is a restrained yet complex red with notes of sour cherry

Aubert’s nephew

but they only bottled and sold under the Casina delle Rose label after Giovanna took over in 1992

Clay and sand soils as well as Tuscany’s special stony galestro limestone

The palate is creamy

the vines are planted on rock

Malolactic fermentation is allowed to happen naturally and sulfite levels are kept between 20 and 30 milligrams per liter

and unwavering commitment to quality across every level—from entry-level Côtes-du-Rhône to legendary Côte-Rôtie “La La” wines

static maceration for one day to encourage natural enzymes