Nuno Faria

Discover Crosta Calcária dos Profetas White, a wine that emerges from the unique geological zone in the north of Porto Santo Island. This region, characterized by the compactness of the limestone, gives the wine a unique minerality, reminiscent of the aromas of the sea and offering a wine experience of another dimension. Viticulture is carried out using traditional methods, with old vines, between 40 and 80 years old, planted in limestone soils, protected from strong winds by reed beds and walls. Winemaking is meticulous: after rigorous selection and staggered harvests, the grapes are pressed whole. The must is decanted into fractions without SO2, allowing pre-oxidation and spontaneous fermentation. The musts ferment on lees in stainless steel vats and barrels, where they mature for 11 months. This wine has a pale yellow color and an intensely saline and mineral nose, with nuances of gunpowder and iodine. In the mouth, it is full and textured, echoing the aromas with a remarkable persistence. Perfect for pairing with flavors from the sea, especially scallops and clams, Crusta Calcária dos Profetas White is an invitation to explore the richness of limestone soils through a glass.