Vadio
Produced from Bical and Cercial grapes grown in sandy and clay-limestone soils, this wine reflects the consistency and freshness characteristic of the finest white wines from Bairrada.
The grapes are harvested in the morning, whole-cluster pressed, and vinified separately. The Cercial ferments in stainless steel tanks to preserve its aromatic vibrancy, while the Bical is fermented in used barrels to add complexity and a creamy texture to the final blend. Both components age on fine lees for 6 months.
“Luís Patrão and his father, Dinis, farm two small plots of white grapes planted in sandy, clay, and limestone soils. Patrão ferments the Cercial variety in stainless steel and the Bical in used barrels, blending the two into this Atlantic-influenced white. Think Dungeness crab to match the vibrant limestone-driven acidity, or sea bass roasted with wild mushrooms in a wood oven to enhance the notes of green apple, light mushroom broth, and lemon blossom. Its mouthwatering freshness lasts for several days after opening — if there’s any left in the bottle.”
– Joshua Greene (Feb 2021) – Wine & Spirits
Awards
93/ 100 – Wine & Spirits
Allergens information
Contains sulphites.
SKU: 105452
