2025 Susana Esteban - Aventura Branco Alentejano (750ml)

Susana Esteban studied chemistry at the University of Santiago de Compostela and earned a master’s degree in enology from the University of La Rioja. She began her career in 1999 at Quinta do Côtto in the Douro, then spent years consulting in Alentejo before launching her own label. Her winery sits at Quinta Seca da Boavista in Mora, where she crafts wines of character that depart from the region’s traditional style.

The Aventura Branco is a Vinho Regional Alentejano made from old vineyard fruit in the Serra de São Mamede near Portalegre, a mix of traditional local white varieties led by Arinto, which brings acidity, with others such as Roupeiro and Fernão Pires. Grapes are hand harvested into 20 kg boxes and sorted rigorously at the winery. Vinification takes place in small, temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, preserving freshness.

In the glass, this white shows a bright straw-yellow color. Aromas of lavender, orchard peach and herbs lead to a fresh, fruity palate with stony minerality and lively acidity. Serve it chilled with grilled fish or seafood.