2023 Filipa Pato 'Nossa Calcario' Baga, Bairrada, Portugal Victoria planted in the 1920s

planted in the 1920s

but a mineral-drenched freshness dominates the palate even as umami notes swirl and dazzle

’ Highly sand-dominant soils mean that even though the vineyard is relatively young

“En Jorcul” is a well-situated lieu-dit which abuts the appellation of Saint-Aubin on its western edge

In Mendoza’s Grand Cru area Los Chacayes

2023 Filipa Pato 'Nossa Calcario' Baga, Bairrada, Portugal Victoria planted in the 1920s100% Baga from a selection of low yielding centenary vineyards chalky clay soil partly destemmed, fermented in open top oak lagares with moderate extraction by pigeage 18 months of elevage in used 500 600L French oak pipas Certified Biodynamic (Demeter)