Quevedo - 2016 - Moon Lagar Curtimenta

Named for the full moon that graced the start of its fermentation, Moon Lagar is a unique skin-contact white wine. This style of wine, where the grape skins are left in contact with the juice during fermentation, creates a surprising color and complex aromas. Crafted from a blend of hand-harvested, sustainably-farmed grapes – 50% Síria, 25% Viosinho, and 25% Gouveio – the winemaking process is as intriguing as the final product. After a manual harvest, half the grapes were destemmed and all were placed in large open-top vats. Here, a wild fermentation commenced, relying solely on indigenous yeasts, with regular foot treading during the initial eight days. The remaining thirteen days saw continued skin contact before transfer to stainless steel tanks. Finally, in December 2016, the wine was decanted and aged in seasoned oak barrels that previously held a 50-year-old Port wine and brandy, adding another layer of complexity to this distinctive orange wine.