1990 Luis Pato Vinhas Velhas Branco, Beiras, Portugal Fangareggi These traditional Coffey stills are

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

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

Cider is naturally fermented sur lie in fiberglass

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

sealed under Diam

1990 Luis Pato Vinhas Velhas Branco, Beiras, Portugal Fangareggi These traditional Coffey stills areThe 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!