2018 Humus Carbonic Tinto

Region: Lisbon < Portugal Grapes: Touriga Nacional + Syrah Vineyard/Cellar Stats: Organic farming, certified by Sativa PT since2007; clay/limestone soils; co-ferment, carbonic maceration then restsin enox tanks; zero additions, not even SO2; unfined/unfiltered; 12.5%ABV; 208 cases Winemaker: Rodrigo Filipe Quinta do Paço is Rodrigo’s small family farm, about one hour north ofLisbon and 20km from the Atlantic, a cool microclimate where you getcooling sea breezes and high humidity (good for maintaining acid ingrapes). Rodrigo’s father planted the first parcels of vines in the90’s but it wasn’t until the early 2000’s that Rodrigo took on therole as winemaker (winegrower actually), after working as an engineer.He has no formal oenology training, having learned by reading hisfather’s old wine books, attending various courses and workshops, andby following his gut, always focused on the quality of the grapes andthe health of the soil.  He adds nothing to his wines, not even So2,but they'r