Familia Carvalho Martins Douro Pacto Palhete 2023 750ml Albarino balanced by Madeira's characteristically high

balanced by Madeira's characteristically high acidity

while Chenin Blanc and Chardonnay round out the blend

No oak at any stage: the goal is transparency and immediate drinkability

short finish

Familia Carvalho Martins Douro Pacto Palhete 2023 750ml Albarino balanced by Madeira's characteristically highPORTUGAL : DOURO : DOURO SUPERIOR ORGANIC : Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz, Touriga Francesa, Tinto Co LIGHT BODIED, VIOLET, BLUEBERRY, BLACK CHERRY, CRISP, NO OAK Palhete is an old Portuguese trick light, chillable red made from red grapes pressed early, almost like a ros but with more structure and a touch of grip. The style nearly disappeared under decades of extracted Port and heavy Douro reds; a handful of small producers are bringing it back on