Milimétrico Riesling 2016

Projeto Milimétrico — Precision at a Microscopic Scale

The Project

Projeto Milimétrico, located on the outskirts of Mafra, was born from the vision of Lucas De Souza and his search for an utterly singular terroir. Acquired in 1997, the estate was originally planned as a hotel; over time, the idea faded and the possibility of making wine gained shape and purpose.

The project counted from the outset on the collaboration of Bernardo Pinto (director at Zahil in Brazil, DipWSET) and Jorge Lucki (one of the most respected wine critics in the Lusophone world), who guided its conceptual and technical evolution.

Between 1998 and 2006, structural work was undertaken and 4.4 hectares were planted across 12 clos, with more than 20 experimental varieties. Over the years, the vineyards were regrafted to the varieties that resonated most with the site: Riesling, Merlot, Touriga Nacional, Tinta Francisca and Alicante Bouschet — the latter from historic Mouchão cuttings.

In 2013, the project distilled into its essence: five clos totalling 1.1 hectares, a scale allowing exclusively manual work, personally carried out by Lucas De Souza. Vinification initially took place off-site, under the consultancy of Jorge Serôdio Borges and Sandra Tavares da Silva (Wine & Soul), until the construction of the estate’s own winery in 2022 gave full autonomy.

Today, Projeto Milimétrico produces three wines in minute quantities and with absolute precision: Milimétrico Branco, Milimétrico Tinto and Milimétrico Quatro Vinhas, all widely acclaimed by critics.

Description

Milimétrico Riesling 2016 is born from the unique context of Projeto Milimétrico, where just 1.1 hectares are worked entirely by hand and every detail is executed with absolute precision.
From a tiny limestone clos in Mafra, this wine reveals the delicacy, tension and aromatic purity typical of Riesling, reinterpreted through an Atlantic lens.

It is one of the project’s most emblematic vintages, combining freshness, precision and superb ageing potential.

Revista de Vinhos score: 93 points
“Wax and flintstone, with a core of yellow stone fruit. Light, delicate and fine, with a spicy, ginger-like lift. In excellent form and with many great years ahead.”

Technical Data

• Grape: 100% Riesling
• Vinification: Stainless-steel fermentation
• Ageing: ~10 months in French oak barrels (Pure-T and François Frères — 1st, 2nd and 3rd use)
• Total acidity: 6.39 g/L
• pH: 3.14
• Residual sugar: 0.9 g/L
• Region: Lisboa (Mafra)
• Producer: Quinta Bio – Projeto Milimétrico
• Consultants: Jorge Serôdio Borges & Sandra Tavares da Silva

Tasting Note

Aromatic notes of wax, flintstone (strong limestone expression) and yellow stone fruit.
Light, vibrant and ultra-fine on the palate, with subtle spiciness and ginger nuances.
A tense, pure and highly precise profile, showing the most mineral and elegant side of Riesling in an Atlantic context.
A white wine in excellent shape, with remarkable ageing potential.

Food Pairing

• Grilled fatty fish
• Natural shellfish
• Light Asian cuisine (ginger, lime, coriander)
• Fresh goat cheeses
• Vegetarian dishes with citrus and herbs

Serving & Cellaring

Temperature: 10–12 ºC
Drink window: 2025–2031
Ageing potential: Excellent, gaining tension and minerality over time