1990 Luis Pato Vinhas Velhas Branco, Beiras, Portugal Fangareggi sealed under Diam

sealed under Diam

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

35% Cinsault

Aged 6 months in steel tanks

These traditional Coffey stills are not easy to operate and not efficient to obtain spirits

1990 Luis Pato Vinhas Velhas Branco, Beiras, Portugal Fangareggi sealed under DiamThe 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!