1990 Luis Pato Vinhas Velhas Branco, Beiras, Portugal Ronco Severo a scotty-boy

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indigenous yeast fermentations at low temperatures to preserve fresh fruit flavors and a delicate tannic structure

followed by six months in tank to harmonize before a light fining

One is predominantly limestone and the other is predominantly clay

1990 Luis Pato Vinhas Velhas Branco, Beiras, Portugal Ronco Severo a scotty-boyThe second ever vintage of VV Branco. This wine is a roughly equal parts blend of Bical, Cercial, and Maria Gomes, fermented and aged in french oak barrels for about 9 months, then held at the winery in bottle for about 30 (!) years. Incredible balance of salted pineapple, and mango, white tea, and wildflowers. Has aged like great dry Riesling!