Susana Esteban 

Procura na Anfora 2018 

12.5%. From the 85-year-old Saio Frio vineyard, a mixed field blend of more than 20 varieties. This hybrid style is fermented in talha but removed quickly to avoid dominating skin tannins from extended contact. I first tasted this wine in November at Amphora Day 2019 when it was still fresh as a daisy. Then it was packed full of lovely fresh green stem florals, spice and fresh green grape/fruit aromas. Fine, clean and smooth as glass in the mouth with textures laced with mineral flavors and an intriguing  touch of spearmint spiciness. Amazing flavor length, it was a wine with great poise and elegance. Tasted again in November of 2021, It remains remarkably aromatic, highly concentrated, minerally from start to finish with fine acidity and great length. Great wine. 96-98/100