Wine & Soul - Manoella Branco 2023 (750ml) Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil There is almost zero added

There is almost zero added SO2 which makes this delightful wine more elegant and subtle

There are some slightly chewy tannins which will soften with time and there is great length of fruit flavor

but the secondary buds came on

but otherwise smooth and velvety

its great vinosity and the surprisingly fresh finish is particularly appreciated by the most informed wine lovers

Wine & Soul - Manoella Branco 2023 (750ml) Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil There is almost zero addedLocated in the heart of the Douro Valley, Portugals best known wine region, Wine & Soul spans several picturesque vineyards. This innovative yet rustic winery was founded by Jorge Serdio Borges and his wife Sandra Tavares da Silva, both of whom wished to channel their extensive experience into a winery that would showcase the traditional varieties and terroir of the Douro Valley on an international level. Initially, Wine & Soul consisted of a lone