Filipa Pato Flos Castanea White
Grape varieties: Bical.
Vinification: Fermentation on the skins, following complete destemming. Treading for two weeks in an open ‘lagar’ until fermentation is complete, followed by pressing. Chestnut blossom was added as the sole preservative.
Aging: Partially in pipas (500-litre oak barrels) and in amphorae for a year, until the wine has naturally settled.
Colour: Bright straw yellow with a greenish rim.
Aroma: A very mineral aroma, with a slight smoky note due to the limestone soil.
Flavour: It offers distinctive notes of flowers, pears and dried fruit, as well as being creamy and mineral, with good acidity and a pleasant finish.
Serve: 12-14⁰
Consumption: Immediate or storage.
Harmonisation: Smoked fish, seafood, dishes featuring wild mushrooms, roast white meats and strong-flavoured cheeses.
Producer: Filipa Patos & William Wouters
Enology: Filipa Pato
Category: Portuguese Wines – Bairrada
Awards and Notes:
- Grandes Escolhas –
