Luis Pato 'Maria Gomes' Vinho Espumante no-wrapin

Luis Pato 'Maria Gomes' Vinho Espumante no-wrapinA Portuguese sparkler made by one of the country's most accomplished winemakers, Luis Pato, whose family has been making wine in the region since at least as far back as the 18th century. This is made principally from the rare grape 'Maria Gomes' (also called Ferno Pires outside of Bairrada) revered in the region for its aromatic and spicy character. White fleshy notes interplay with quince, jasmine, and yellow plum. Pato uses the Champagne method to

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and continued relevance of a specific technique

either from local abandoned orchards or sustainably grown on their own land

regions at the foothills of the Andes in what is considered the heartland of Pisco by some

Made from solid Cherry fastened with copper nails

with predominantly limestone plus a touch of marl or sand in certain spots

ripe citrus

and a seriously stick-to-your-teeth salty finish

and a real argument that the Sorbara variety should absolutely be employed further to make some of Europe's best sparkling wines

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The lively and multi-layered Stratos Mash is bottled unfiltered and unadulterated

one that speaks to the structure of the Jura but also the elegance and full bubble of the Champagne method