tinto “clos fonte do santo” cherry tree vineyard

Cherry Tree Vineyard is the 3.5 hectare parcel of vines located midslope in the high elevation “Clos Fonte do Santo” vineyard. Named Cherry Tree for the few cherry trees that anchor the corners of this site; the bottling is further distinguished by having a red wax seal.

vintage

2019

terroir

pure schist soils | biodynamic practices | 670-700 masl

fermentation

stainless steel lagar | native yeasts | whole cluster | malo occurs in neutral French oak & some in stainless steel

aging

12 months in neutral French oak & some stainless steel | tank settled before bottling

varietal(s)

field blend of over 30+ native varieties | 80+ year old vines

production

330 case production

closure

cork | wax seal

technical

gentle filtration