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Luis Pato

Luis Pato "Informal" Espumante Rosado, Barriada, Portugal 2013

Luis Pato "Informal" Espumante Rosado, Barriada, Portugal 2013

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THE WINE: Wine > Label. 100% Baga, a sparkling rose coming from the Panasqueira vineyard. The Baga is harvested at the end of August from the same vines that produce the red wine. 2014 was a relatively low ripeness vintage, showing off Baga on a more melon, citrus fruited end of the spectrum, as well as the classic smokiness of Vinha Pan. After a short maceration, it is fermented in stainless steel, and then again in bottle in the Champagne method, after which it spends almost 9 years on the lees. 2023 disgorgement.

THE PRODUCER: The Pato family has been producing wine at Quinta do Ribeirinho since, at least, the eighteen century. João Pato started to bottle the wine from his vineyards in 1970, becoming the first winegrower in Bairrada region after its demarcation. His son, Luis Pato, inherited this nonconformist and pioneer spirit. In 1980, Luis produced his first wine, a pure Baga, from an exceptional quality and absolute rareness that is sought by appreciators as a treasure. After experimenting with Baga over the years, Luis was even able to produce the first Vinhas Velhas wine from Portugal! However, in 1999, by personal choice, he left DOC denomination and now labels his wines as Regional Beiras.

Pato’s 60 hectares of vineyards are planted with Baga and Touriga Nacional (red varieties), as well as Maria Gomes, Bical, Bairrada’s Cercial and Sercialinho (white varieties). The vineyards are distributed in two different types of soil: sandy and chalky-clay.

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