Dominio do Acor Vinha Celta Bical 2023
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Dominio do Acor Vinha Celta Bical 2023

Dominio do Acor
$75.00

Grape: Bical
Vintage: 2023
Type: White

This limited white wine comes from fifty-year-old bical vines within the single vineyard parcel called Vinha Celta in the Dão region. Dominio do Açor manages this ancient plot organically on sandy granite soils, yielding only six-hundred and seventy-seven bottles. The grapes are hand-harvested and fermented spontaneously with native wild yeasts, incorporating a lengthy maturation period on its noble lees. The winemaking utilizes old French oak barrels to build natural structural harmony while introducing a whiff of wood.

It displays a lemon hue, releasing a savory nose of fresh orchard fruit, wet granite, and creamy lees. On the palate, the medium-bodied frame is concentrated and tense, showing a fabulous balance between unctuousness and a sharp mineral baseline. A vertical wave of electric acidity cuts directly through the textured mouthfeel, keeping the profile fluid and racy. Subtle notes of exotic wood develop nicely as the liquid opens up.

Winery

Domínio do Açor is based near Oliveira do Conde, in the Terras de Senhorim area of Portugal’s Dão. Granite is the defining geological thread, with old field blends and separately planted parcels preserving a wide range of local grapes. Encruzado, Cerceal and Bical are important to the whites, while varieties such as Touriga Nacional and Alfrocheiro shape the reds. Winemaker Luís Lopes, viticulturist João Costa and terroir consultant Pedro Parra bring complementary experience to a project centered on the differences between its vineyards.

Farming is moving toward organic cultivation, with biodynamic practices introduced in selected parcels. In the cellar, indigenous yeasts, stainless steel, carefully chosen barrels and traditional granite lagares are used according to the wine. Aging on fine lees and measured handling aim to develop texture while keeping the fruit and the character of the site clear. The Vila Romana wines provide a broader view of the property, while bottlings such as Vinha Ruína and Vinha Celta focus more closely on individual grapes and parcels within the estate.