COLOUR
White
TYPE
Sparkling
VINTAGE
NV
GRAPE
Bical, Maria Gomes, Cercial
PRODUCER
Filipa Pato & William Wouters
REGION
Bairrada
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Light
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Filipa Pato, daughter of Bairrada's legendary winemaking pioneer Luis Pato, and her husband William Wouters, an acclaimed Belgian sommelier and chef, craft authentic wines in Bairrada, Portugal. Their joint philosophy, 'wines without makeup,' focuses on showcasing the pure, unadulterated character of indigenous Portuguese grape varieties. Sourced from the highly-regarded, ancient calcareous clay soils of Óis do Bairro, this biodynamic sparkling wine captures the cool, Atlantic-influenced maritime climate of the region, offering a distinctively mineral-driven alternative to traditional sparkling styles.
ALCOHOL
11.5%
AVG. PRICE
€14
STYLE
Natural
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
8-10°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Filipa Pato was named Portugal's Winemaker of the Year in 2020, becoming the first woman to receive this honor in three decades.
Fact 02
The '3B' name pays homage to the Bairrada region and the three indigenous grapes in the blend: Bical, Maria Gomes, and Cercial.
Fact 03
The vines are grown on highly calcareous clay soils dating back to the Lower Jurassic period, imparting a distinct smoky, salty minerality.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The grapes are hand-harvested early in August to preserve high natural acidity and keep potential alcohol levels low. Following a gentle pressing of the whole bunches, the juice is statically decanted and fermented using only indigenous yeasts in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks below 16ºC. The secondary fermentation takes place in the bottle according to the traditional method. The wine is aged on its lees for a minimum of nine months before disgorgement, and is bottled unfiltered with zero dosage to maintain its bone-dry, natural profile.
