COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2019
GRAPE
Baga
PRODUCER
Luis Pato
REGION
Bairrada
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Vinha Pan Luis Pato 2019 is a red wine from the Bairrada DOC in Portugal, made from 100% Baga grapes. It is a single-vineyard bottling from Luis Pato's Panasqueira vineyard, a site known for its south-facing slope and a mix of older and replanted vines. Luis Pato is a prominent winemaker in Bairrada, celebrated for his dedication to the Baga grape and his neotraditional approach to winemaking. His family has a long history in winemaking, and he is credited with modernizing the region's wine production and showcasing the potential of Baga.
ALCOHOL
13.0%
AVG. PRICE
€29
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Luis Pato is widely recognized as the 'King of Baga'.
Fact 02
Vinha Pan comes from the Panasqueira vineyard, with vines planted around 1980.
Fact 03
Pato is a pioneer in Baga viticulture, focusing on tannin ripeness.
Fact 04
The wine is aged in a mix of new and old oak barrels.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Vinha Pan Luis Pato is produced from grapes harvested by hand from the Panasqueira vineyard. The wine undergoes aging for 12 months in a mix of new and old oak barrels. It is not filtered before bottling. Luis Pato is known for his neotraditional approach, focusing on viticultural practices that enhance the quality and expression of the Baga grape, including techniques aimed at achieving tannin ripeness.
