Lés-a-Lés, Serio de Siria - 2017

Name: Lés-a-Lés, Serio de Siria
Brand: Not Applicable
SKU: 41991
Price: 29.96 USD
Availability: OutOfStock

Item # 41991 750mL

Made from the little known Siria grape, harvested from an abandoned vineyard that had grown wild. A stunning white wine with layers of flavors and textures. Great for ceviche and oysters, as well as halibut and roasted chicken. The idea behind Les-a-Les is to find indigenous grapes from vineyards that have been abandoned and make small experimental batches.

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Color

White

Vintage

2017

Country

Portugal

Region

Beira

Producer

Not Applicable

Grape Variety

Siria

Production Methods

Organic

Practicing Organic

Wine made from grapes grown without synthetic pesticides, fertilizers and herbicides in the vineyard.

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Staff Pick Notes

This wine has an air of mystery around it, and it certainly did not disappoint one bit. Sourced from an abandoned vineyard, and made from the little grown Siria variety, I wasn't quite sure what to expect. I was blown away from the nose, who is elegant with stone fruits, white flowers, and...maybe a suggestion of koji? I couldn't help but compare this to saké in some ways, and I truly haven't ever tried a wine like this before. The texture is rich and full, yet refreshing. This is yet another example of the many little-known grape varieties and styles of Portugal. Les-a-Les is exactly the project that I love, sourcing high-quality traditional wines at accessible prices that are both delicious and interesting.

- VG

Glossary

Portugal

The Dão and the Douro are the most important regions as far as red Portuguese table wine is concerned. Douro wines tend to be a bit fuller and fleshier than their Dão counterparts, which are generally lighter and higher in acidity. Reds from both regions are dense, rustic, and well-balanced. They also show their terroir quite clearly, and represent a great alternative to the modern fruit-driven style. Vinho Verde is Portugal’s most famous white wine. Literally translated as "green wine," it...