Luis Pato, Vinha Barrio, 2009 needs description The botanicals infuse into a

The botanicals infuse into a mistelle base of grape must and neutral spirit

The blend of Espadín (90%) and Barril (10%) gives it a harmonious profile—more floral and fruity than intensely smoky

The texture is both creamy and taut

and dark fruit

with Armand Heitz establishing his domaine in 2013 after years of meticulous preparation

Luis Pato, Vinha Barrio, 2009 needs description The botanicals infuse into aThe Vinha Barrio abuts Vinha Formal to the east, in full view of the Bussaco Mountains (the western border of Do) and sits on a pocket of extremely chalky soils with intermittent dollops of sand. The 2009s from Pato are in an incredibly pretty place right now, still with very youthful and buoyant fruit, yet melting tannins and a really succulent mid palate. This is an incredibly crowd pleasing wine.