Winemaker Notes
Zrate Fontecn Tinto is a blend of 70% Espadeiro and 30% Caio Tinto, named for the plot from which it comes, Fontecn is very much a representation of its site. Poor thin soils over granite produce a wine that is chock full of fleshy red fruits and minerally salty notes with a nose that's surprisingly rich and seductive. This whole-bunch juice is loaded with stemmy flavors of red fruits, cracked black pepper, and freshly cut herbs. Mouthfeel is very fresh, brisk, with tart fruit skin grip and predictably high coastal acidity. So pretty and light, clocking in at just below 12%. Average production of just 130 cases.
