Country: Portugal
Region: Dao
Grapes: 50% Encruzado. 35% Bical, 15% Cerceal
Viticulture: Organic Farming / Natural Wine
Vinification: Blended during fermentation, skin contact for 12 hours, wild natural yeast fermentation.
Elegant, mineral, white flowers and herbs. Plenty of orchard fruit balanced with good acidity.
Freire Lobo is a family run estate rooted in the Dao ran by winemaker Elisa Freire. Organic since 2010 with a heavy focus on soil health and biodiversity. The vineyards are surrounded by 4 mountains and is at high altitude at 600m above sea level. Sandy soils with sheep grazing the vineyards.