2023 Caves São João "Rose Bruto", Bairrada, PortugalABOUT THIS WINE This sparkling wine is comprised of 60% Baga, 40% Touriga Naional. The Vineyards are located in Bairrada. Clay and limestone are the predominant soil type. The climate is Atlantic, with strong cooling effect from the maritime influence and strong winds. Average temperature is 12 15 degrees C. The annual rainfall is around 800mm per year, peaking in autumn and winter. Harvested during the first two weeks of September. Grapes are de

It is not common to find Cortese growing outside of Italy

It’s an ideal companion to aged Pecorino

hands-free wear

Solaia and Tignanello are an ongoing challenge and a never-ending passion

Italy - $21

their “OVNI” bottlings offer unfortified

In order to achieve the maximum expression of the terroirs

abandoned after it had been quarried for building the Loire Chateaux (Chenonceau is just minutes away)

the family sold all the fruit under contract to Bouchard Père et Fils

3 years in our cellars before disgorging

then eight months elevage in bottle

and deeply rooted in a sense of place