Familia Carvalho Martins Douro Pacto Palhete 2023 750ml Albarino Aged 11 months in all-French

Aged 11 months in all-French oak (88% neutral

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

balanced by Madeira's characteristically high acidity

As it stands

Familia Carvalho Martins Douro Pacto Palhete 2023 750ml Albarino Aged 11 months in all-FrenchPORTUGAL : 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