This Douro Branco has a stunningly spicy nose up front, with white pepper, orange, lemon, rose potpourri, and salt crusted gravel. The palate is full bodied but buoyant with acidity, with accents of lemon, apple, and orange and that mineral scent never far behind. For anyone who loves great Gruner Veltliner or the spice of Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi, there’s a lot to love in this deceptively simple wine.