with fine tannins and a lively acidity that keeps everything lifted
Built from a base vintage rounded out with reserve wine
The nose opens with aromas of ripe blackberries
Estival isn’t about varietal precision—it’s about pleasure
Serve well-chilled as an aperitif with almonds
Lagar de Pintos, Rias Baixas Albarino Pie Franco, 2021 PORTUCOUNT0125 with fine tannins and aFrom ungrafted (pie franco) vines grown just a few miles from the Atlantic, this special bottling from Lagar de Pintos is a standout expression of Ras Baixas Albario. These old vines dig deep into sandy granite soils, giving the wine intensity without weight, and a true sense of coastal terroir. The 2021 vintage is all about tension and texturebright but layered, saline but fleshy. Lemon zest, green melon, and pear skin lead the nose, with hints of