2000 Joao Pato, Bairrada, Cabernet Sauvignon Cuvee_Cuvee des Sires de Vergy thin-soiled terrace of Bajocian limestone

thin-soiled terrace of Bajocian limestone protected by high stone walls

classified as an IGT

the passionate vigneron

structured palate with silky tannins and balancing acidity

2000 Joao Pato, Bairrada, Cabernet Sauvignon Cuvee_Cuvee des Sires de Vergy thin-soiled terrace of Bajocian limestoneThe Pato family has long defined the identity of Bairrada, driven by a pioneering conviction that this Atlantic influenced landscape demands an honest, unvarnished expression. Their decision to bottle Cabernet Sauvignon here reflects a historical curiosity, planting the variety in chalky clay soils that force the vine to focus its energy. The 2000 vintage provided a steady, balanced growing season, yielding a wine that has gracefully matured into a