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NV Joao Pato Duckman 'Maria' Pet-Nat Bairrada, Portugal
$22.99
The Duckman wines express the true character of Bairrada’s indigenous varietals and its exceptional maritime influence. There are no indications of the region on the labels, done intentionally to demonstrate an acute sense of place and varietal typicity through minimal intervention in the cellar. Maria Pato, the daughter of Luis Pato, created this project because of her love of the region and varietals, so much so that she felt constrained by the standards of Bairrada wine making. For both of them only the indigenous varietals can be Bairrada wine, not imports that want to claim it as their own identity. Luis and Maria work from two main vineyards, Amoreira da Gândara which is composed of mostly sandy soils, and Óis do Bairro which is composed of mostly chalky-clay soils. Here they grow both red and white varietals: Baga, Bical, Cercial and Fernão Pires
Specs
- Country Portugal
- Region Bairrada
- Style Sparkling Wine, Orange Wine, Pet-Nat
- Producer João Pato Duckman
- Farming Practices Organic
- Grapes Fernao Pires
- Food Pairings Fresh Seafood, Aperitif, Fried Food, Root Veggies, Pizza Night
- Characteristics No Sulfur, Aromatic, Acid Head
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