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Bairrada

Quinta das Bágeiras 'Avô Fausto' Branco

Quinta das Bágeiras 'Avô Fausto' Branco

White | Bairrada | 2020 | 13%

This tribute to Mário Sérgio’s grandfather Fausto (Avô means grandfather) is a refined, elegant Maria Gomes with supple, juicy poached pear, perfumed fresh pear and pear skin accents. Harmonious ripe acidity makes for an elegant, long finish. Lovely mouthfeel and impressive fruit purity for this variety, which can be vegetal. 13% Drink 2022-2027+

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Tasting Notes

This tribute to Mário Sérgio’s grandfather Fausto (Avô means grandfather) is a refined, elegant Maria Gomes with supple, juicy poached pear, perfumed fresh pear and pear skin accents. Harmonious ripe acidity makes for an elegant, long finish. Lovely mouthfeel and impressive fruit purity for this variety, which can be vegetal. 13% Drink 2022-2027+

Grape Varieties

Maria Gomes

Wine Making

Top expressions of Maria Gomes from Bairrada are worlds apart from Fernão Pires as the grape is known elsewhere. Highly productive, it has been something of a workhouse. This thoroughbred hails from low yielding parcels on chalky clay soils. The hand-harvested estate fruit was picked relatively early with freshness and longevity in mind. After natural cold settling, the must was fermented and aged on lees in used French oak barrels for 12-14 months. It was bottled unfiltered and unfined.

Serving Recommendations

Serve cold 10 -12°C

Food Pairing

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