1990 Luis Pato Vinhas Velhas Branco, Beiras, Portugal Fangareggi 35% Cinsault

35% Cinsault

Cider is naturally fermented sur lie in fiberglass

The fact that the vines are grown on north-facing slopes gives incredible freshness and imparts a minerality and elegance to the Marsanne grape comparable with that found in a Hermitage white

The fully equipped distillery boasts two Japanese copper pot stills with adjustable lyne arms for whisky production and three Portuguese alembic pot stills now primarily used for gin and brandy distillation

Vineyard Sourced from small hillside plots of land owned by various growers in the Carema DOC

1990 Luis Pato Vinhas Velhas Branco, Beiras, Portugal Fangareggi 35% CinsaultThe second ever vintage of VV Branco. This wine is a roughly equal parts blend of Bical, Cercial, and Maria Gomes, fermented and aged in french oak barrels for about 9 months, then held at the winery in bottle for about 30 (!) years. Incredible balance of salted pineapple, and mango, white tea, and wildflowers. Has aged like great dry Riesling!