Filipa Pato & William Wouters
3B Blanc de Blancs
| Denomination | N/A |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.0% by volume |
| Area | Aveiro (Portugal) |
| Grape varieties | 88% Bical, 10% Maria Gomes, 2% Cercial |
| Aging | Aged on the lees for 9 months |
- Traditional method: Brut Nature with no dosage, non-vintage Blanc de Blancs
- Grape blend: 88% Bical, 10% Maria Gomes, 2% Cercial
- Production: fermentation with indigenous yeasts, unfiltered, 9 months on the lees
- Aromas: minerality and smoky notes, pear, fennel, thyme and honey
- On the palate: creamy and savoury, dry finish; ideal with fish and shellfish
Description
What kind of wine is it
Filipa Pato 3B Blanc de Blancs Brut Nature is a sparkling wine produced in Portugal using the Traditional Method. This non-dosed Blanc de Blancs is made from a blend of Bical, Maria Gomes and Cercial grapes, spontaneously fermented. In the glass, it displays a fine and delicate perlage, while the bouquet is mineral, with hints of pear, fennel, thyme and subtle smoky notes. On the palate, it offers a creamy texture well balanced by a pleasant savoury streak, finishing with a dry and refreshing finish that elegantly accompanies fish dishes and mature cheeses.
Where does it come from
The grapes come from the Bairrada region, specifically from Óis do Bairro, in central Portugal. The area is characterised by a strong Atlantic influence, essential for preserving the freshness and natural acidity of the grapes. The vines grow on gentle slopes with a calcareous-clay soil, responsible for the wine's savoury character and smoky aromatic hints. The interaction between the oceanic climate and the limestone soil defines a taut and vertical sip, enhancing the native grape varieties through a pronounced minerality.
How is it produced
A strict biodynamic approach is followed in the vineyard. The manual harvest, carried out in August, helps to maintain the essential acidic freshness for the sparkling base. After gentle pressing, the must ferments in stainless steel with indigenous yeasts. This is followed by a second fermentation in the bottle according to the Traditional Method, with nine months of ageing on the lees. Unfiltered and undosed, this wine expresses a clear and authentic profile, faithfully reflecting the identity of the terroir.
History and Curiosities
Born in Bairrada from the vision of Filipa Pato and William Wouters, this traditional method sparkling wine embodies the essence of authentic wines, created without artifices. The result of biodynamic viticulture, it is made from native grapes hand-picked in August to preserve their vibrant freshness. Fermentation with indigenous yeasts, the absence of filtration, and nine months of ageing enhance the pure soul of the limestone soil, characterised by a strong Atlantic influence. A sincere Pas Dosé, appreciated by critics, which offers the palate an unmistakable refined creaminess.
Tasting notes
Perlage
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
06 - 08 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
Our philosophy is simple: create authentic wines without makeup. They express the true nature of the vineyards from which they come. We focus on indigenous grapes only. Baga, Bical, Arinto, Cercial and Maria Gomes create soulful wines from vineyard sites with soils, microclimates, and other aspects, ideal for growing our exquisite wine grapes with biodynamanic viticultural practices. In the winery, we gently handle the grapes, with minimal intervention and strict monitoring of the wine, allowing our grapes to express themselves fully.
Ultimately we create "terroir" wines by uniting knowledge, art and nature to produce "without makeup", each wine with its own character.
Filipa Pato - winegrower in Bairrada. Graduating from the University of Coimbra as a Chemical Engineer, she refined her Winemaker skills doing harvests in Bordeaux, France - Mendoza, Argentina and Margaret River, Australia, and with her father Luis Pato, the Baga rebel. Read more
| Name | Filipa Pato 3B Blanc de Blancs Brut Nature |
|---|---|
| Type | White green classic method sparkling wine pas dosé |
| Denomination | N/A |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 88% Bical, 10% Maria Gomes, 2% Cercial |
| Country | Portugal |
| Region | Aveiro |
| Vendor | Filipa Pato & William Wouters |
| Story | History and Curiosities Born in Bairrada from the vision of Filipa Pato and William Wouters, this traditional method sparkling wine embodies the essence of authentic wines, created without artifices. The result of biodynamic viticulture, it is made from native grapes hand-picked in August to preserve their vibrant freshness. Fermentation with indigenous yeasts, the absence of filtration, and nine months of ageing enhance the pure soul of the limestone soil, characterised by a strong Atlantic influence. A sincere Pas Dosé, appreciated by critics, which offers the palate an unmistakable refined creaminess. |
| Origin | Óis do Bairro |
| Climate | Strong Atlantic influence |
| Soil composition | Calcareous-clay soil (calcareous) |
| Harvest | The harvest begins as early as August |
| Production technique | Traditional method (bottle fermentation) |
| Wine making | Hand-picked grapes, gently pressed; fermentation in stainless steel tanks with indigenous yeasts; second fermentation in the bottle using the traditional method (méthode champenoise), without dosage; aged on the lees for 9 months; unfiltered. |
| Aging | Aged on the lees for 9 months |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |