Luis Pato Vinhas Velhas Branco 2023

Luis Pato Vinhas Velhas Branco 2023Maria Joo Pato comes from a family of contrarian winemakers that have been pushing the envelope in coastal Portugal's Bairrada region for some time now. She is the daughter of the legendary winemaker Luis Pato, who put the Bairrada on the map by sticking to native local grapes like Baga and Bical when most were abandoning them. Her sister Filipa Pato has her own biodynamic winery started 2000s. Though Maria has been in charge of winemaking at the Luis

and floral notes with orange peel and fresh

making it a good fit for seared meat and richer fare

That minerality is obvious in the salty finish of his Verdicchio dei Castelli Classico

zero added sulfur

perfect for anytime

the decision to work without sulfur is to fully realize “the accomplishment of the work which has been done in the vineyards

make no mistake about it

and a hint of date

Pinot Gris

or grilled eggplant

an old man who only made one wine for himself

with root beer