Filipa Pato “3B” Blanc de Blancs Brut Nature NV, Bairrada, Portugal
Filipa Pato is a winegrower in Bairrada. Her philosophy is simple: Create authentic wines without makeup. These bottlings express the true nature of the vineyards from which they come. She focuses on biodynamically farming Bairrada’s indigenous grapes: Baga, Bical, Arinto, Cercial and Maria Gomes. In the winery, they gently handle the grapes, with minimal intervention and strict monitoring of the wine, allowing the grapes to express their distinct character.
This Sparkling Wine is a Blanc de Blancs crafted from 88% Bical, 10% Maria Gomes, and 2% Cercial. It was crafted utilizing the classical method. During secondary fermentation in bottle, the wine spends 9 months on its lees prior to disgorgement and a low dosage of less than 2g/L. It presents a yellow hue with fine bubbles. Look for aromas of minerals and pears accented by thyme and honey. On the palate, it is rich and smooth with a creamy mouthfeel. Ripe fruit and toasty bread drive the flavors. It makes a terrific aperitif or serve it with poultry, seafood, and firm cheeses.
Wine Wednesday
complimentary
- Filipa Pato “3B” Blanc de Blancs Brut Nature NV, Bairrada, Portugal
- Q.S.S. Rare Tinto 2021, Lisboa, Portugal
- Principal “Calcario” 2014, Bairrada, Portugal
- Niepoort Ruby Port NV, Porto, Portugal
Plus an olive oil!
Wildly Virgin Extra Virgin Olive Oil 2023, Alentejo, Portugal
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February’s Mixed Case of the Month
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Enjoy this balanced, curated mix of 12 wines for cool weather sipping.
Whites:
Wolftrap White 2022, Cape Coast, South Africa
Lenz Moser Gruner Veltliner 2021 1Lt, Austria
Jaboulet Parallèle 45 Blanc 2023, Côtes-du-Rhône, France
Mont Gravet Sauvignon Blanc / Colombard 2023, Gascony, France
Giocatto Pinot Grigio 2023, Slovenia
Côté Mas Sauvignon Blanc / Vermentino 1Lt 2023, France
Reds:
Faustino Rivera Ulecia Rioja Crianza 2020, Rioja, Spain
Jaboulet Parallèle 45 Rouge 2022, Côtes-du-Rhône, France
Maggio Zinfandel 2022, Lodi, California
Chasing Lions Pinot Noir 2022, Napa, California
Q.S.S. Rare Red Blend 2021, Lisboa, Portugal
Hoyt Reserve Bordeaux 2022, Bordeaux, France