Bojo do Luar Drasloup 2024

Producer & Region

Producer: Bojo do Luar
Region: Vinho Verde, Amarante, Portugal
Classification: Natural Red Wine
Certification: Organic farming
Grape varieties: Alvarelhão and Arinto
Alcohol: 11.5% vol
Total SO₂: 25 mg/L
Residual sugar: <1 g/L
Minimal intervention: Unfined, unfiltered

Viticulture & Terroir

The grapes come from organically farmed vineyards located at around 350 metres of altitude in the Amarante sub-region, on granitic soils. Harvesting was manual, and each variety was vinified separately — a choice that preserves the pure, distinctive character of each grape, with special emphasis on Alvarelhão’s fresh and vibrant profile.

Winemaking

Fermentation was spontaneous with indigenous yeasts, followed by several weeks of skin-contact maceration in clay amphorae (talhas).
Arinto was fermented separately to preserve its firm acidity and citrus-driven profile, while Alvarelhão contributes red fruit, texture and rustic expression.

After pressing and ageing, the final blend was assembled and bottled with a light addition of SO₂ (25 mg/L).
No fining or filtration was performed.

Tasting Notes

Light ruby colour with a delicate nose of raspberry, redcurrant and wildflowers.
On the palate, it is dry, light and fresh, with soft tannins and lively acidity extending the finish.
A natural red wine with the soul of a white — ideal chilled and perfect for relaxed, informal meals.

Technical Summary

• Grapes: Alvarelhão & Arinto
• Skin contact: Prolonged, in amphora
• SO₂: 25 mg/L at bottling
• Fermentation: Spontaneous with indigenous yeasts
• Ageing: Amphora and stainless steel
• Intervention: Unfined, unfiltered
• Winemaker: Sávio Soares