Azores Wine Company Terrantez do Pico 2022

From the volcanic vineyards of Pico Island, this striking white highlights the rare Terrantez do Pico. Produced by Azores Wine Company, it shows citrus peel, green apple and white peach. A saline, smoky mineral edge reflects the island’s Atlantic influence and black volcanic soils. Lees ageing adds subtle texture while preserving the wine’s bright, driving acidity. Taut, energetic and intensely mineral.

"Nicely crisp, this even has a bit of tartness early on leading to a juicy finish that mingles the wood and fruit perfectly., Beautifully wrought, already showing nuanced complexity and lingering nicely on that big finish, this seems pretty splendid in its youth." 94 Points Robert Parker Wine Advocate