2024 Alegra White, Douro DOC

What it is: A vibrant and textured white from the Douro, blending native varieties to balance aromatic lift, freshness, and depth.

Why it matters: Hand-harvested fruit, partial native-yeast fermentation in used French oak, and extended lees contact bring complexity and structure without sacrificing precision.

Tasting notes: Aromatically expressive, with apricot, pineapple, and ripe lemon layered with delicate floral notes. Subtle hints of vanilla and white pepper emerge from gentle oak influence. On the palate, the wine is dry and energetic, with high acidity, good body, and a long, engaging finish marked by integrated texture and freshness.

Vintage: 2024

Grape Variety: Gouveio, Rabigato, Moscatel Galego, Arinto

Region: Douro DOC, Portugal

Winemaking: Hand-harvested; stainless steel and used 500L French oak fermentation with native yeasts; aged on fine lees with bâtonnage