2019 Estate Souzão, Lost Pirogue Vineyard
Native to the challenging terrain of Portugal, Souzão thrives in the Texas Hill Country where a single acre of vines produces this assertive and complex wine. Souzão is one of only a few teinturier grape varieties.
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Wine Specs
Vintage
2019
Varietal
Souzão
Appellation
Texas Hill Country
Harvest Date
August 23, 2019
Sugar
22.5 brix
pH
3.76
Aging
30 months in neutral American and French oak
Fermentation
Half-ton open-top containers
Bottling Date
May 2022
Alcohol %
13.1
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
Earthy rhubarb, baking spices, strawberry, green tea
Production Notes
Cryo-Maceration
Food Pairing Notes
Roasted beets vinaigrette with fresh goat cheese, caramelized onion and anchovy tart, wine-braised beef short ribs, lamb gyro with rosemary, bacon wrapped quail skewers
Production
96 cases