"Nossa Calcario" Branco, Filipa Pato - 2023

Name: "Nossa Calcario" Branco, Filipa Pato
Brand: Filipa Pato
SKU: 36714
Price: 36.96 USD
Availability: InStock

Item # 36714 750 mL

This mineral-driven white wine from Filipa Pato is akin to top quality white Burgundy. Using the Bical grape, the wine is aged in old French oak barrels and displays a great balance between creamy richness and lean minerality.

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Color

White

Vintage

2023

Country

Portugal

Region

Bairrada

Producer

Filipa Pato

Grape Variety

Bical

Production Methods

Organic

Practicing Organic

Wine made from grapes grown without synthetic pesticides, fertilizers and herbicides in the vineyard.

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Staff Pick Notes

It seems as though Portuguese wines are still mysterious to American wine lovers, but there is nothing to fear in trying an unfamiliar wine. Filipa Pato's dedication to showcasing the native grapes of Portugal shows in this fantastic example of Bical. This white wine demonstrates solid weight, firm texture, and well balanced acidity. It's a natural cross over for lovers of fuller bodied Chardonnay, and easier on the wallet than many white Burgundies or California wines. Teamed with pork chops and black truffle butter, forbidden rice, and bok choy, this turned an easy going Sunday night supper into a delightful pairing surprise!

- BLR

Glossary

Bical

Don't get the wrong idea, but the other name for Bical is Borrado das Moscas, which can most politely be translated as "fly droppings." It's not based on the aroma or taste of this pleasant white Portuguese variety, however (it's most likely a reference to the grapes' small size, or the tiny specks on the grape skins). Bical is grown in Bairrada and Dao, and is often added to sparkling wine blends, though there are a few varietals out there too.

Portugal

The Dão and the Douro are the most important regions as far as red Portuguese table wine is concerned. Douro wines tend to be a bit fuller and fleshier than their Dão counterparts, which are generally lighter and higher in acidity. Reds from both regions are dense, rustic, and well-balanced. They also show their terroir quite clearly, and represent a great alternative to the modern fruit-driven style. Vinho Verde is Portugal’s most famous white wine. Literally translated as "green wine," it...