Luis Pato Branco Vinhas Velhas 2023

€ 13.24

The wine is bright and fresh with an herby freshness and subtle nutty component to compliment nicely the citrus fruit. Broad on the palate with great intensity of flavor, pair this wine with seafood dishes that would welcome a dash of freshness

Luis Pato is one of the leading winemakers in the Beiras region of Portugal, where he has helped to modernize some winemaking practices as well as lift the quality of the region's wines. Luis was a chemical engineer before taking over his parent's winery in the 1980's. Immediately he began to experiment with his red and white wine production, honing his skills over the years to help create wines of excellent quality. Today he has 65 hectares of land that he uses to make wonderful red, white and sparkling wines.

Food-Pairing

Delicious with fish dishes and seafood

Grapes: Bical (50%), Sercialinho (25%), Cerceal (25%)

The Vinhas Velhas Branco is a blend of Bical grown on chalky-clay soil with Cerceal and Sercialinho grown on sandy soils. The grapes are fermented and aged in stainless steel tanks.

Alcoholcontent

12,5 %vol

Store & Serve

Store in a cool place (12°C)

Serve at 10 - 12 °C

Critics & Awards

4,1/5 - Vivino (30 ratings)

Tags: Bairrada - Luis Pato - Filipa Pato