Luis Pato Vinha Formal is an iconic white wine from Bairrada. Made with Bical grapes, it offers a fresh, mineral, complex profile with citrus notes and a persistent finish. Perfect with fish dishes.
Portugal - Bairrada Dry White Wine Bical
Luis Pato Vinha Formal - 2023 750 ml
38.52 €
32.74 price for 60 bottles (also mixed)
Luis Pato Vinha Formal - 2003 750 ml
76.90 €
Colour
Bright straw yellow with greenish reflections. Clear and inviting.
Bouquet
Complex and intense. Notes of citrus, white-fleshed fruit, mineral, floral hints, and subtly toasted nuances.
Taste
Fresh, mineral, and vibrant, with well-integrated acidity. Long, persistent, savory, and elegant finish. Excellent structure.
Alcohol content
13% vol.
Type of glass
Medium-sized white wine glass (e.g., Rhine or tulip shape).
Pairings
Seafood, crustaceans, baked fish, delicate white meats, fresh goat cheese. Also excellent as a structured aperitif.
Refinement
Maturation in used French oak barrels for 6-12 months, followed by bottle aging for at least 6 months.
Vinification
Soft pressing, alcoholic fermentation in oak barrels at controlled temperature. No malolactic fermentation. Aging on fine lees.