Monte Xisto Órbita is a vibrant and elegant red from the Douro Superior, crafted by the Nicolau de Almeida family at their Quinta do Monte Xisto estate. The wine blends 70% Touriga Nacional with 30% mixed varieties from different plots that orbit the core vineyard, each with unique sun exposures. This approach creates a lighter, more refined expression of the Quinta's terroir, while retaining its signature structure and finesse.
Grapes were hand-harvested and transported in small 20 kg boxes to the winery in Vila Nova de Foz Côa. Fermentation took place using native yeasts in a cement vat, followed by 18 months of aging in a mix of cement tanks and 600L barrels. The wine was matured in Vila Nova de Gaia, near the Atlantic, under ideal temperature and humidity conditions that contribute to its balanced evolution.
Deep red in color, the wine opens with the scent of wild meadows and an avalanche of red fruit. The palate is juicy and energetic, with soft, vibrant tannins and a lively acidity. Its structured yet youthful character finishes with notes of spice and earth—an expressive and captivating wine that lifts off with elegance and power.