Luis Pato 'Vinha Pan' Baga Bairrada 2013

Luis Pato 'Vinha Pan' Baga Bairrada 2013Press 2 April 2024 Direct Press Selection Does Baga have the potential for greatness that Nebbiolo is known for? Lus Pato certainly thinks so, and has fought hard for this unique grape that is planted in the rural Bairrada region, located mid coast between Lisbon and Porto. Baga certainly has the tannin and the astringency needed for extended aging, though in some cases this is so pronounced as to make it as angry as an old man returning soup at a

one of the sites Wild Arc farms about a half and hour from Troy

fleshy yellow apple and a touch of honey and almond

Now he is completely natural in the cellar

and part of the region's quality control panel

Definitely a wine to reach for when firing up the grill

the fruit and tannins firm up to become more like Nebbiolo

So it’s kind of like a secret Pet Nat

When I think about Brett as a cultural and desired quality in wines

and balanced light red wine with plenty of salinity

Chill it a bit if you like

He once told me ‘Why should I poison myself

He has fully earned his stars as a natural wine pioneer in the Loire Valley