Luis Pato
Vinhas Velhas (Branco) Vinho Regional Beiras White Blend
Beiras, Portugal
Revisiting this vintage, almost three years since my first review. Truly a stunning wine at this price point. It has developed a honeycomb and golden apple quality that is reminiscent of Loire chenin, and a combination of minerality and richness that suggests Alsace. But enough with the banal comparisons; this stands on its own as an outstanding white from indigenous varieties. A tad volatile, but it works well for the style. Terrific food companion and one of the finest values out there.
Revisiting this vintage, almost three years since my first review. Truly a stunning wine at this price point. It has developed a honeycomb and golden apple quality that is reminiscent of Loire chenin, and a combination of minerality and richness that suggests Alsace. But enough with the banal comparisons; this stands on its own as an outstanding white from indigenous varieties. A tad volatile, but it works well for the style. Terrific food companion and one of the finest values out there.
Jun 1st, 2021
Delicious and incredibly food friendly white wine. Textured and offering the perfect compliment to level-up your next meal.
Delicious and incredibly food friendly white wine. Textured and offering the perfect compliment to level-up your next meal.
Oct 3rd, 2018
Сорта бикаль, серсиаль, серсиалинью. Белая Португалия. Зрелые желтые яблоки, лимонная цедра, белые персики, айва, минеральность (кремний), лёгкий сливочный тон. Высокая кислотность, среднее тело. Сбалансированное, свежее, вполне комплексное. Очень хорошее вино за свои деньги.
Сорта бикаль, серсиаль, серсиалинью. Белая Португалия. Зрелые желтые яблоки, лимонная цедра, белые персики, айва, минеральность (кремний), лёгкий сливочный тон. Высокая кислотность, среднее тело. Сбалансированное, свежее, вполне комплексное. Очень хорошее вино за свои деньги.
Jun 25th, 2018This delivers the goods, and it’s a steal. I’m increasingly turning my customers on to these traditional Portuguese varietals, and this barrel-fermented style is an excellent and often far less expensive alternative to oaked Chardonnay.
This delivers the goods, and it’s a steal. I’m increasingly turning my customers on to these traditional Portuguese varietals, and this barrel-fermented style is an excellent and often far less expensive alternative to oaked Chardonnay.
1 person found it helpfulAug 18th, 2018
The rich butteriness of a Chard, the finish of a great Alsace wine. Power and elegance with great length. The duck man strikes again.
The rich butteriness of a Chard, the finish of a great Alsace wine. Power and elegance with great length. The duck man strikes again.
1 person found it helpfulOct 30th, 2016
For nerd factor- awesome white wine, using only indigenous Portuguese grapes (Bical, Sercial, & Sercialinho).
For nerd factor- awesome white wine, using only indigenous Portuguese grapes (Bical, Sercial, & Sercialinho).
1 person found it helpfulJul 30th, 2013
Refreshing crisp mineral, chalky notes with citrus fruit.
Refreshing crisp mineral, chalky notes with citrus fruit.
Jun 25th, 2016
Crisp, mineral, and acid enough for Fat Rice deliciousness.
Crisp, mineral, and acid enough for Fat Rice deliciousness.
Apr 2nd, 2016
An old-vine mandatory drink while in Portugal! Bical grape planted on clay & limestone and Cercial and Sercialinho planted on sandy soils. One day this will be the Lord of Sabaoth for those thousands of kiwi sauv blancs and bland pinot grigios. I honestly worship the wines of Luís and Filipa Pato and I am only to sorry for not drinking this wines more often. Had this with an humongous plate of bacalau that I couldn't possibly finish, I needed to leave some room for the wine. #luispato #beira #vinhasvelhas #portugal @WineTraining @Dusan Bradanovich
An old-vine mandatory drink while in Portugal! Bical grape planted on clay & limestone and Cercial and Sercialinho planted on sandy soils. One day this will be the Lord of Sabaoth for those thousands of kiwi sauv blancs and bland pinot grigios. I honestly worship the wines of Luís and Filipa Pato and I am only to sorry for not drinking this wines more often. Had this with an humongous plate of bacalau that I couldn't possibly finish, I needed to leave some room for the wine. #luispato #beira #vinhasvelhas #portugal @WineTraining @Dusan Bradanovich
Jul 29th, 2015