Julia Kemper Branco Dão 2017Julia Melo Kemper left her life as a lawyer in Lisbon in 2003 to follow her dream and her family's passion, moving to the Quinta do Cruzeiro, tucked between mountains in the Dao region. In her desire to express the qualities of this unique site, with its decomposed granite soil and balanced continental climate, the estate is farmed under organic and biodynamic philosophy. All of her wines are released with extended bottle age to ensure that customers

while vibrant top notes of ginger spice add complexity

and consolidated calcium carbonate

with his Malbecs from Vista Flores consistently rated as among the country's finest

malolactic fermentation

earthy minerality

Judge’s notes: ‘Plush orchard fruit

Cheerful and friendly

featuring silky tannins

An old customer favourite has returned

the wine strikes a perfect balance with its creamy mousse and invigorating freshness

as its visibility among consumers is expected to rise rapidly

with juicy red cherry and cranberry fruit and some crunchy vegetal notes typical of this style