Frasqueiras Pereira D’Oliveiras Verdelho Medium Dry Frasqueira 1890 (bottled 2013, 123 yo) Size::6 Bottle Case chalky parcels that lend the

chalky parcels that lend the wine freshness and warmth

There’s this fresh-cut hay and green almond thing that makes you pause and go back for a second sniff

woody spice

Delicate red berry notes move into savoury tones of cherry pip

The sulfur content is drastically limited to promote natural fermentation and to fully respect the terroir

Frasqueiras Pereira D’Oliveiras Verdelho Medium Dry Frasqueira 1890 (bottled 2013, 123 yo) Size::6 Bottle Case chalky parcels that lend theWonderful old ceramic, adobe, terracotta smells with fresh herbals and deep soft citric fruit character it really is hard to credit how complete and vital, how un quirky and immediate this old timer is to smell. An amazing nose! The palate, true to its off dry designation, has lavish citric floral sweetness without weight. The acid freshness, with just a couple of layers of secondary volatility and such is really (really, really) remarkable.