Bojo do Luar - Do Bojo Branco NV (750ml)
Price: $19.99
| Producer | Bojo do Luar |
| Country | Portugal |
| Varietal | Arinto, Azal |
| Sku | 1-103403 |
| Size | 750ml |
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Bojo do Luar Do Bojo Vinho Branco presents a compelling and unconventional expression from Portugal's Vinho Verde region, showcasing a thoughtful blend of 60% Arinto and 40% Azal. Sourced from a 30-year-old, organically farmed granitic vineyard nestled on a slope near the Tâmega River in Amarante, this wine is a profound example of the Bojo do Luar project's "monastic winemaking" philosophy, which champions minimal intervention and revives ancient techniques.
Crafted with exceptional dedication, the hand-harvested grapes (90% destemmed) commence their transformation with a spontaneous, indigenous yeast fermentation in traditional 1,200-liter 'talhas' (clay amphoras), uniquely without any temperature control. A key element of this ancient-inspired method is the addition of finely ground chestnut flower to the grapes at the start, acting as a natural stabilizer. The defining characteristic of this Vinho Branco is its extended nine-month skin-contact maceration within these sealed talhas, a patient process that develops remarkable texture, depth, and complexity. It is then bottled unfined and unfiltered, with only a minimal touch of SO2 (25mg/L) added at bottling.
The result of this meticulous, hands-off approach is a highly complex and structured white wine, bottled at a refreshing 11.5% alcohol. Expect a wine with noticeable, fine-grained tannins imparted by the long skin contact, beautifully balanced by Vinho Verde's hallmark high natural acidity, lending it exceptional breed, elegance, and the capacity to develop wonderfully with time in the bottle. This is a unique opportunity to explore a distinctive, textured, and age-worthy skin-macerated white wine.
