2019 Luis Pato Vinha Formal Espumante, Beiras, Portugal Famille de Boel From a south-facing limestone slope

From a south-facing limestone slope in Courchamps

the wine is separated from the skins and the fermentation is slowly completed so that the fruity components are accentuated

and it’s one of the rare vineyards that can produce an excellent Coteaux-du-Layon every year

In keeping with our philosophy of minimal intervention

but the style skews toward a high-corn

2019 Luis Pato Vinha Formal Espumante, Beiras, Portugal Famille de Boel From a south-facing limestone slopeFrom Bairrada pioneer Luis Pato, Vinha Formal is a single vine Blanc de Blancs from chalk laden vineyards planted to Maria Gomes (Ferno Pires). Traditional method with extended lees aging, it leans into Patos signature precision: bright orchard fruit aromatics, subtle herbal lift, and a driving mineral line.