NV Luís Pato "Maria Gomes" Espumante, Bairrada, Portugal
ABOUT THIS WINE
This Portuguese sparkler is made from the obscure Maria Gomes grape by one of the country's top wine-makers, Luis Pato. The grapes are 100% organic & biodynamic from vines across Luis’ property. Initial fermentation occurs in stainless steel and the second fermentation in bottle, as per the Champagne method. The wine is aged for 3 months aging on the lees before disgorgement and release.
ABOUT THIS PRODUCER
Luís Pato is one of Portugal’s most esteemed winemakers, carrying on generations of tradition in the heart of Bairrada. From his home at Quinta do Ribeirinho, he has helped shape the story of the region with both deep respect for heritage and a spirit of innovation. His work with Baga—the native grape of Bairrada—has been groundbreaking, putting it on the map as one of Portugal’s great varietals.
Today, he produces a wide range of wines, from sparkling to still, everyday favorites to bottles meant to be cellared for years. Each wine reflects the character of Bairrada alongside Luís’s elegant, creative touch. With decades of experience and a lifelong passion for native grapes, he remains a benchmark not just in Bairrada, but across all of Portugal.
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ABOUT THIS WINE
This Portuguese sparkler is made from the obscure Maria Gomes grape by one of the country's top wine-makers, Luis Pato. The grapes are 100% organic & biodynamic from vines across Luis’ property. Initial fermentation occurs in stainless steel and the second fermentation in bottle, as per the Champagne method. The wine is aged for 3 months aging on the lees before disgorgement and release.
ABOUT THIS PRODUCER
Luís Pato is one of Portugal’s most esteemed winemakers, carrying on generations of tradition in the heart of Bairrada. From his home at Quinta do Ribeirinho, he has helped shape the story of the region with both deep respect for heritage and a spirit of innovation. His work with Baga—the native grape of Bairrada—has been groundbreaking, putting it on the map as one of Portugal’s great varietals.
Today, he produces a wide range of wines, from sparkling to still, everyday favorites to bottles meant to be cellared for years. Each wine reflects the character of Bairrada alongside Luís’s elegant, creative touch. With decades of experience and a lifelong passion for native grapes, he remains a benchmark not just in Bairrada, but across all of Portugal.
