Pato
1990 Luis Pato Vinhas Velhas Branco 1990
RegionBairrada
AppellationBairrada
CountryPortugal
VarietalSercial / Maria Gomes
ColourWhite
Alcohol11%–12%
Bottle750ml
Drink windowready now, maintains vibrancy for years more
A wine of serene maturity and noble lineage this 1990 Vinhas Velhas Branco from Luís Pato offers a rare glimpse into the evolution of Bairrada’s white terroir. Its gently aged voice speaks of lingering citrus and stone fruit framed by a graceful salinity and whispers of honeyed complexity. The presence of balanced oak aging lends it a refined structure despite its softly amber glow.
Tasting
- Aroma
- honeyed citrus and stone fruit
- Palate
- saline mineral depth with aged orchard fruit
- Finish
- chalky saline persistence
Pairs with
- rich seafood
- seared scallops
- buttery chicken
- aged goat cheese