- The Winery
- Address: 257 West 116th Street, New York, NY 10026
- Telephone: 212-222-4866
- Opening hours: Open 7 days, 12-9 PM.
Grape: 100% Baga.
Region: Portugal> Beiras> Bairrada.
Notes: Certified Biodynamic, female winemaker, minimal intervention.
Description: Winegrower, Filipa Pato graduated from the University of Coimbra as a chemical engineer, she refined her skills working harvests in Bordeaux, Mendoza, Margaret River, and right at home in Bairrada with her father, Luis Pato, the Baga Rebel. In 2020 Filipa was elected Winemaker of the Year in Portugal by the Revista de Vinhos, the first Portugese woman to earn the title in 30 years. In the cellar they gently handle the grapes, practicing minimal intervention guarded by strict monitoring of the wine to allow the grapes to express themselves fully. Light garnet color with a transparent center. Aromas of red fruit, bramble, wild flowers (lavender), and fana. On the palate the wine feels light while offering structure and definition. Red currants, cranberries, soft mineral limestone, and tar on the finish. Good balance.
Food pairings: Vegetarian dishes, mushrooms, mild cheeses (swiss, fontina, etc.), roasted white meats, charcuterie, tuna, etc.