Luis Pato, “Informal” Branco de Baga

Bairrada, 2014 75CL

17,41 €

*Member Price: € 15,67

Purchase & earn 174 points!

Free Delivery (over 50€)

Baga

Sparkling Wine

12,5%

8-10º

What The Fellas Say

Steeped in smokey minerality from the rich Bairrada earth then subtly enveloped in sweet hints of raspberry from the Baga grape must, this is not your usual sparkling conversation starter. Bottle top opening lets you dispense with ceremony and get straight down to business. Drink this all through dinner.

What The Sommelier Says

A deep salmon colour, intense nose with strong maritime notes. In the mouth it is fresh with red fruits and menthol. Confident acidity, with a refreshing, light fizz.

Pairs well with…

…absolutely nothing at all or the kitchen sink – seriously, it’s got such character it complements tapas, main course or dessert. You choose.

About The Winemakers

The Pato family has been producing wine at Quinta do Ribeirinho since at least the 18th century. João Pato began bottling wine from his vineyards in 1970, becoming the first producer/bottler in the Bairrada region after its demarcation. His son Luis Pato inherited his nonconformist and pioneering spirit, and in 1980 produced his first wine, a single-varietal Baga of exceptional quality and absolute rarity, which is today sought after by connoisseurs as a treasure.

About The Winemakers

Region: Bairrada

Bairrada produces wines with high acidity and tannins, often aged in oak barrels to soften the tannins and develop complex flavors. The region’s soil is predominantly clay and limestone, which helps to retain moisture and gives the wines a distinct minerality.