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16½/20
Luis Pato Vinhas Velhas Branco 2012
Bairrada, Northern Portugal, PortugalA blend of white grapes bical, cerceal and sercialinho are rare enough (here) to get any wine fan intrigued. Luis Pato’s family has been producing wine since the 18th century, and his father, João was the first to bottle wine in Bairrada DOC after it was officially demarcated as an appellation. Together with his father, Luis is credited with bringing Bairrada (traditionally Beiras) back to life. Unoaked and raised in stainless steel, this bright trio of grapes highlight their pure-fruited nature and chalky clay soils well. Herbal, white grapefruit and lemon on the nose carry to a creamy, light lees texture with white peach and tight pear, quince, wild honey, mild nuts and a perfumed elderflower. Beauty freshness and energy.Tasted: 27 April 2015Tasted by: Treve RingPrices:| BC | $26.00 | 750ml | specialty listing |
Blend: Bical - Cerceal - Sercialinho CSPC: 403881
