Filipa Pato
Filipa Pato
Bairrada, Portugal
Filipa Pato’s family has been producing wine in Beiras since the 18th century. Her grandfather, João, was the first to bottle wine in Bairrada DOC after it was officially demarcated as an appellation, and her father, Luis, is credited with bringing Bairrada back to life as a viable and vibrant wine region. Filipa grew up immersed in the wine, vineyards and culture of her family, influenced by the terroir-driven wines of her father ‘the Baga rebel’, and one of Portugal’s legendary winemakers.
Passion for the traditional indigenous grape varietals of Bairrada led Filipa to start her own project in 2001. Together with her husband William Wouters, a Belgian sommelier and restaurateur, they farm 12 hectares of vineyards scattered across Bairrada. Utilizing biodynamic farming practices and minimal-intervention winemaking, and focusing solely on indigenous grapes, the duo produces vinhos autênticos sem maquilagem - Authentic Wines Without Makeup.
AVAILABLE WINES
Address: F. Pato – Vinhos Unip., Lda. Rua de Sto. André, 41, 3780-502 Óis do Bairro - Anadia, Portugal
Website : http://www.patowouters.com
Filipa Pato & William Wouters Dinamica D.N.M.C. DNMC
Filipa Pato & William Wouters
Dinâmica D.N.M.C. Baga
This biodynamic Baga is sourced partially from Filipa and William’s estate vineyards in Ois do Bairro, and partially from other limestone soiled growers in various villages in Bairrada. There’s a mix of bush vines and trellised plants with an average age of 40 years. The younger vines have been propagated by massale selection from the old vines in an effort to maintain diversity and select the best plant material available. Handpicked, this is partial whole cluster and fermented and raised entirely in tank with a very gentle extraction and long (4 week) maceration, adding the fine, firm structure here.
Perfumed plum, crushed purple florals, tayberry is scented with scrubby wild herbs and framed with fine, lithe tannins, taking this to a stony finish. Fantastic typicity in this gentle charmer.
“Aromatic with dark-red fruit, mostly cherry. Intensely mouth-watering and refreshing thanks to the combination of high acidity and finely dry tannins. Sufficient fruit to balance the structure. Lots of energy and likely to be versatile at the table. Drink 2026-2029.” - 16.5/20 points, Julia Harding MW, JancisRobinson.com, July 28, 2026.
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Vintage: 2024
Bottle Size: 750 mL
Bottles per Case: 12
Price per Bottle: $30
Style: Still
Region: Beiras
Appellation: Bairrada DOC
Country: Portugal
Grape: Baga
Colour: Red
Vegan: Yes
Organic: Yes
Biodynamic: Yes
Natural: Yes
Low Intervention: Yes