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Sidonio de Sousa, Bairrada Branco Riserva, 2021

White Wine from Bairrada, Portugal
by Sidonio de Sousa
$23.99
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The Sidonio de Sousa estate traces its roots to grandfather Sidonio, who bottled the first vintage in 1990 after receiving national awards in the 1980s. Today Alfonso and Paulo Sousa run the property, which holds some of Bairrada's oldest vines on clay-limestone soils in Sangalhos. Bairrada's mild maritime climate—cool temperatures and abundant rainfall from the Atlantic—preserves natural acidity in the grapes. This Reserva Branco blends indigenous Arinto, Bical, and Maria Gomes, made in the traditional Portuguese style with aging in old Portuguese oak. Only about 2,000 bottles produced. Mineral-driven with citrus character, lemon leaf aromatics, good acidity, and refined structure. Excellent with grilled fish or shellfish.

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Robert Parker

89 points

"The 2021 Branco Reserva was produced with 93% Bical and 3% Cercial and fermented with indigenous yeasts in stainless steel, where it matured. It has lemony aromas, some smoky and spicy notes, perhaps because of the bâtonnage, and some exotic fruit (mango, papaya). They call this a white for the winter and for the table, with a light palate, 13% alcohol and a pH of 3.3. They think 2021 is the best year for whites, as the wines have more freshness and acidity, and that's also something that they apply to the sparkling wines from the year. It has a medium-bodied palate and a bitter twist in the finish. 3,871 bottles produced." —Luis Gutiérrez

More about Sidonio de Sousa

Bairrada's secret weapon. Sidonio sits on some of the oldest Baga vines in the region and ages in 100-year-old Portuguese oak barriques. The reds are juicy and age-worthy; the sparkling wines (made the hard way) are elegant and citrusy. Unshowy quality that gets better every year.

Wine Details

  • Grape Variety

    Bical , Cerceal Branco

  • Vintage

    2021

  • Size

    750ml

  • Farming Practice

    Sustainable

  • Style

    Crisp , Juicy , Minerally

  • Sweetness

    Dry

  • Body

    Medium Bodied

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Tasting Notes & Food Pairings

Perfect Pairings

Grilled white fish, oyster risotto, goat cheese salad, steamed clams, herb-roasted white fish

Tasting Profile

Crisp white with citrus, stone fruit, and mineral notes; dry, medium body with good acidity, and a long, saline, mineral finish.

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