Mainova, Moinante Branco Curtimenta, 2024 oregon wrapped in a sleek frame

wrapped in a sleek frame of vibrant acidity and subtle texture

but with enough structure and depth to evolve gracefully over 3–5 years

Frédéric Lafarge and daughter Clothilde farm the site biodynamically and age in old oak

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Mainova, Moinante Branco Curtimenta, 2024 oregon wrapped in a sleek frameMainova, launched in 2019 by Jos Lus Monteiro and daughter Brbara, represents a family's transition from pottery to winea shift as unexpected and rewarding as the wine itself. 'Moinante' means 'the nestling' in Portuguese, capturing the estate's nurturing philosophy. This orange wine (skin contact white) undergoes three days of maceration with wild yeast fermentation and minimal sulfites, then cold decanting without additives. The result is aromatic