Filipa Pato & William Wouters
3B Rosé
| Denomination | N/A |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 11.5% by volume |
| Area | Aveiro (Portugal) |
| Grape varieties | 84% Baga, 16% Bical |
| Aging | Aged on the lees for nine months before disgorgement |
- Native grape varieties: 84% Baga and 16% Bical for a dry, mineral rosé
- Traditional method: second fermentation in the bottle, aged for 9 months on the lees
- Zero dosage: Brut Nature with no residual sugar, dry and refreshing finish
- Aromas and taste: strawberry, pomegranate and anise; fine mousse and creamy palate
- Origin and style: Bairrada, Portugal; unfiltered, indigenous yeasts, 11.5% ABV
Description
What kind of wine is it
Filipa Pato 3B Rosé Brut Nature is a sparkling rosé wine produced using the Traditional Method, which enhances the blend of Baga and Bical grape varieties. Made by Filipa Pato in Portugal, it stands out for its dry and elegant profile with a bright salmon pink colour. The bouquet evokes clear notes of strawberry, pomegranate and anise, enriched by subtle toasted hints. On the palate, it offers a creamy texture, enlivened by a fine perlage and a distinct minerality. The finish is dry and refreshing, ideal for pairing with seafood or mature cheeses.
Where does it come from
This sparkling wine originates from Bairrada, a region in Portugal characterised by an Atlantic-influenced climate. The grapes come from vines around thirty years old, spread across various plots cultivated according to biodynamic principles. To preserve the natural acidity and a lively freshness, the harvest is brought forward to the first days of August. These soil and climate conditions allow for healthy fruit, which impart a refreshing salinity and a clear mineral expression to the wine, faithfully reflecting the identity of its region of origin.
How is it produced
Vinification involves minimal intervention, starting with a spontaneous fermentation triggered by indigenous yeasts. The base wine matures through bottle refermentation typical of the Traditional Method. The cuvée rests for nine months on the lees before disgorgement, developing a velvety and complex texture. The wine undergoes neither fining nor filtration to enhance the purest expression of the fruit. The use of zero dosage finally ensures a taut and linear sip, respecting the authenticity and original aromas.
History and Curiosities
Founded in 2001, the partnership between Filipa Pato and William Wouters enhances the Bairrada region through a biodynamic approach with minimal intervention. Drawing on experience gained in Bordeaux, Mendoza and Margaret River, the oenologist transforms native grape varieties into a classic method sparkling wine of exceptional purity. The authenticity of this sparkling wine has won over international critics, being celebrated by Forbes among the most interesting wines and awarded by experts at Essential Wine and Veja.
Awards
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89/100
The prestigious international wine guide from the renowned Robert Parker, the world's most experienced and trusted wine taster.
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 Rosè Brut Nature |
|---|---|
| Type | Rosé classic method sparkling wine |
| Denomination | N/A |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 11.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 84% Baga, 16% Bical |
| Country | Portugal |
| Region | Aveiro |
| Vendor | Filipa Pato & William Wouters |
| Story | History and Curiosities Founded in 2001, the partnership between Filipa Pato and William Wouters enhances the Bairrada region through a biodynamic approach with minimal intervention. Drawing on experience gained in Bordeaux, Mendoza and Margaret River, the oenologist transforms native grape varieties into a classic method sparkling wine of exceptional purity. The authenticity of this sparkling wine has won over international critics, being celebrated by Forbes among the most interesting wines and awarded by experts at Essential Wine and Veja. |
| Origin | Bairrada (Aveiro), Portugal |
| Climate | Atlantic (influenced by the ocean) |
| Harvest | The harvest begins as early as August |
| Production technique | Traditional method (classic method), second fermentation in bottle |
| Wine making | Traditional method (classic method), second fermentation in the bottle; unfiltered and unfined; aged on the lees for nine months before disgorgement; zero dosage; primary fermentation with indigenous yeasts. |
| Aging | Aged on the lees for nine months before disgorgement |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |