Folias de Baco, Uivo Vinhas Velhas Tinto, Douro, Portugal Glera These old bush vines are

These old bush vines are surrounded by a rich biodiversity

Moristel is a grape variety unique to the region

literally metres from the sea

35km southwest of Palermo

Folias de Baco, Uivo Vinhas Velhas Tinto, Douro, Portugal Glera These old bush vines areTiago Sampaio farms in the Douro Valley however he's doing everything a little bit differently. Rather than farming near the river he is growing at high altitude which helps slow down ripening, increase complexity and maintain freshness in the wines. Another differing factor is the soil type, his vines are growing in a shist clay granite mix in contrast to the more usual shist slate soils elsewhere. For this wine a field blend of grapes from 80 year