Filipa Pato Sparkling Wine 3B Blanc de Blancs Bairrada White 75cl

A highly precise extra brut sparkling wine, made using the traditional method and with a total focus on the natural freshness of the grapes.

🍇 Region: Bairrada

👨‍🔬 Winemaker: Filipa Pato & William Wouters

🌱 Grapes: Bical (80%), Maria Gomes (9%) and Cercial (11%)

🛠️ Winemaking: Hand-harvested and very gentle pressing. First fermentation in vats with indigenous yeasts and second fermentation in the bottle (classic method), without dosage.

⏳ Aging: Minimum aging in bottle on fine lees (9 months).

🌿 Vineyards: Marked Atlantic influence and clay-limestone soils of Jurassic origin.

🧪 Analysis:

• Alcohol content: 11.5% vol.
• Total acidity: 5.6 g/L
• Total sugar: < 0.6 g/L
• Contains sulfites: Yes

👃 Organoleptic Test:

• Color: Clear straw yellow with fine bubbles.
• Aroma: Mineral profile with a smoky touch, pear and dried herbs.
• Mouth: Creamy, very dry, mineral and refreshing, long and intense finish.

⏳ Potential for Evolution: Consume young for freshness; tolerates short aging.

🍽️ Serving: Serve at 8–10 ºC in tulip-shaped glasses.

🍽️ Pairing: Excellent as an aperitif and with seafood, poultry, salads, and aged cheeses.