Miguel Viseu, the winemaker at low-intervention wine producer Aphros in Vinho Verde, has ventured further into the world of winemaking with his own project, Saravá, alongside his partner, Leli. Initiated in 2018 with a few homemade wines, the project has rapidly expanded since moving to a proper cellar in 2019. Initially focused on Vinho Verde, Saravá now also offers wines from the Douro region.
Miguel, hailing from the Douro, and Leli, who grew up in southern Brazil with a background in NGO work, incorporate their international experiences into their winemaking. The couple has adopted a natural approach, only adding a minimal amount of sulfites before bottling their wines under the name Saravá and their company Galactic Wine.
Wines from Saravá
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Saravá Loureiro 2023 Vinho Verde, Portugal
With an alcohol content of 10.5%, this wine features a complex aroma profile. It is fermented in stainless steel before maturing in 300-liter chestnut barrels. The wine is noted for its freshness, minerality, and precise texture, earning a score of 93/100. -
Saravá Skin Contact 2023 Vinho Verde, Portugal
Composed of 25% Trajadura and 75% Loureiro, this skin contact wine undergoes five months on skins with some whole clusters, followed by aging in chestnut barrels and tinajas. Its golden hue reflects its powerful and complex nature, showcasing structured pear and lime fruit, and is rated 95/100. -
Saravá FML 2024 Vinho Verde, Portugal
This unique blend, consisting of 30% Trajadura and 70% Loureiro, is bottled without added sulfites and undergoes malolactic fermentation in the bottle. It is characterized by a gentle fizziness and lively freshness, achieving a balance praised with a score of 94/100. -
Saravá Rosé 2024 Vinho Verde, Portugal
At 11% alcohol, this rosé is made through a whole bunch infusion of red grapes into Loureiro must, resulting in a vibrant pink/red wine. It is vibrant with lemony notes and cherries, with a score of 93/100. -
Saravá Tinto Espadeiro 2023 Vinho Verde, Portugal
This lighter-style red, fermented in open stainless steel tanks, exhibits bright sour cherry and raspberry fruit with slight tannic grip, rated 92/100. -
Saravá Saravô 2023 Douro, Portugal
From a vineyard of 80-year-old vines planted by Miguel’s grandfather, this wine showcases a textured and fine profile. With detailed crystalline citrus fruit paired with pear notes, it maintains a harmonious balance, earning it a score of 93/100.
For more details, visit Galactic Wine.