Ciconia Branco 2024From Casa Relvas, the producer behind the delicious Sao Miguel, this is a delicious fresh white named after the Ciconia storks that populate their local Alentejo countryside. A blend of local grapes Antao Vaz and Verdelho with Viognier, fermented in stainless steel to preserve its crisp fruitiness. Green apple, lime, pineapple and hint of wild flowers on the nose leads into a deliciously mouthwatering palate, dry but with a nice round body.

The winery

The palate is ripe and generous

The wines will age for many years to come

and cherry

wood spice and savoury hints of cured meat

allowing Grenache to ripen slowly and retain its natural acidity

dried peach and stone

balanced by zesty acidity and a gentle tannic grip

while the naturally high acidity brings freshness and a lively

just behind Pommard

In 1992 Contessa Noemi Marone Cinzano bought the estate

especially those from the Single Terroir series