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Portugal | Bairrada | Filipa Pato | DNMC "Dinamica" Branco

DNMC "Dinamica" Branco

VARIETALS
80% Bical 20% Arinto

NOTES
FARMING: Biodynamic

SOIL: Clay and Limestone

VINEYARD: The grapes are handpicked from different vineyards located on midslopes with eastern orientation to the sun and a very intense Atlantic influence (only 15 km from the ocean).

VINIFICATION: Bical is harvested in the beginning of September, the Arinto on the other hand, matures later and is harvested 2 –3 weeks later. Vinification happens separately. Whole bunches are pressed, then fermented with indigenous yeast in temperature controlled tank, 10% is fermented in casks of French oak (500 –600 l pipas). The wine matures on the lees without batonnage, and stabilizes naturally during the cold winter. The final blend is made in early springtime when the wine is stable .