2021 Pôpa Reserve White, Douro DOC

What it is: A refined Reserve White from the Douro, blending native varieties into a wine defined by aromatic complexity, freshness, and precision.

Why it matters: Practicing organic and vegan, this wine combines stainless steel and French oak fermentation with extended lees aging to build texture and depth while preserving purity.

Tasting notes: Elegant floral aromatics lead into a fresh, focused palate marked by high acidity and a distinctly saline edge. The finish is long, clean, and mineral-driven, underscoring the wine’s balance and composure.

Vintage: 2021

Grape Variety: Verdelho, Cerceal, Folgasão, Viosinho, Gouveio, Rabigato

Region: Douro DOC, Portugal

Winemaking: Hand-harvested in small boxes; gentle pressing and cold decantation; partial fermentation and aging in stainless steel and French oak on fine lees for 9–10 months