Dominio do Acor Vinha Ruina Cerceal 2023
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Dominio do Acor Vinha Ruina Cerceal 2023

Dominio do Acor
$75.00

Grape: Cerceal-Branco
Vintage: 2023
Type: White

This micro-production white wine is made from one-hundred percent cerceal-branco grapes sourced from the Vinha Ruina single vineyard in the Dão region. Dominio do Açor manages the plot selections manually, yielding an incredibly tiny allocation of only two-hundred and fifty bottles. The winemaking follows a strict low-intervention philosophy, relying on spontaneous native yeast fermentation inside temperature-controlled stainless steel vats. Bypassing oak aging, the wine settles naturally on its fine lees to protect pure varietal focus and site transparency.

It pours a medium intensity lemon color, opening with aromas of fresh citrus, orange zest, and wet granite. A lean, medium-bodied frame showcases an acid-savory structure that feels uniquely tubular and direct. Clean flavors of lime flesh and wild mountain herbs are carried smoothly across the mid-palate volume. A sharp beam of mineral acidity drives the wine, ensuring great structural tension and freshness. It finishes completely dry, leaving a persistent mineral trail.

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.