For those looking to add elegance and crispness to their meal!
If you're searching for a wine that will shine on the holiday table and pair beautifully with every dish, I recommend choosing Nossa Calcário Branco by Filipa Pato. This is a white wine from the winery of Filipa Pato—one of Portugal's leading winemakers! The wine is made from local grapes that grow in limestone soil (calcário), giving it its distinctive character (and its name).
Nossa Calcário Branco is primarily produced from Bical grapes, sometimes with a touch of other local varieties like Sercial. The Bairrada Valley is a region famous for growing vines on limestone soil, which contributes to the high quality of the wines. This wine has a high mineral profile, reflecting the limestone soil where the grapes are grown. The flavors include citrus fruits, green apple, and sometimes nuances of nuts and almonds, mainly due to aging in oak barrels. The wine ages on its lees for an extended period, adding complexity, body, and richer aromas.
Filipa Pato’s wines are known for their high quality and are influenced by her organic and biodynamic approach. She only works with local vines and maintains minimal intervention during the winemaking process.
The minerality, combined with the high acidity and complex character, makes this wine suitable for pairing with a wide range of dishes: fish and seafood such as oysters, crabs, calamari, and grilled or steamed white fish; Asian dishes, especially those with fish or chicken, like sushi or light noodle dishes; dishes with a mild smoky aroma; poultry in various styles, especially in lemon or citrus sauce; salads with cheeses and Mediterranean flavors; and more.
The acidity and minerality balance rich flavors and also complement lighter dishes. This is a great wine for those who love wines with high minerality and freshness and who are looking for a wine that pairs well with a meal featuring a rich menu with a wide range of dishes and styles
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