Skip to content

Cart

Your cart is empty

João Pato - Quaaaq Quaaaq Branco

Sale price€14,50

Tax included. Shipping calculated at checkout


A vibrant white wine from Portugal's Bairrada region, crafted from a blend of Bical, Cercial, Maria Gomes, and Sercialinho grapes. The viticulture involves hand-harvesting from 20-year-old vines rooted in a mosaic of clay-limestone and sandy soils, reflecting the region's diverse terroir. João Pato is known for his commitment to traditional methods and low-intervention winemaking, which aligns with sustainable practices by minimizing manipulation in the vineyard and cellar.

The winemaking process for Quaaaq Quaaaq Branco begins with spontaneous fermentation using natural yeasts. This fermentation occurs in a combination of chestnut and French oak barrels and is temperature-controlled for three weeks. Following fermentation, the wine rests on its lees for six months, stirring regularly to build texture and complexity. It then spends an additional six months in a mix of aged and stainless steel barrels before bottling. The wine is unfined and unfiltered, preserving its natural characteristics and contributing to its expression of terroir.

Tasting notes for Quaaaq Quaaaq Branco describe a white wine with moderate acidity. It offers refreshing cucumber and lemon peel notes, culminating in a lingering herbal finish. This combination of fruit, herbal freshness, and moderate acidity, alongside the textural elements derived from lees aging and barrel maturation, results in a complex and expressive wine that speaks to the unique conditions of Bairrada's vineyards and João Pato's traditional winemaking approach.

João Pato - Quaaaq Quaaaq Branco
João Pato - Quaaaq Quaaaq Branco Sale price€14,50

Learn more about

João Pato AKA Duckman

João Pato, operating under the playful alias "Duckman," is a wine production company based in the Bairrada region of Portugal, a territory renowned for its profound winemaking legacy. This enterprise is the brainchild of Maria Pato, the second daughter of the established winemaker Luís Pato, making her part of the esteemed Pato family lineage in Portuguese wine. Maria adopted the "Duckman" persona and its associated whimsical, often surreal, and eye-catching, duck-themed labels as a form of playful rebellion against traditional norms, while simultaneously ensuring the wines remain intrinsically true to Bairrada's essence. This approach allows Maria to carve her unique path within her family's renowned legacy, creating a brand as distinctive as the wines it represents.

The viticulture underpinning João Pato's wines is focused on indigenous Bairrada grape varietals. The vineyards are located in a coastal haven roughly two hours north of Lisbon, where the unique terroir is defined by limestone and sandy soils. This specific geographical and geological context, combined with the region's distinct maritime influence, directly shapes the character of the grapes. The producer's commitment to sustainable practices is inherent in Maria's dedication to natural winemaking processes. This philosophy minimizes intervention both in the vineyard and the cellar, ensuring that the wines are authentic expressions of their place of origin.

The true magic of João Pato wines resides in their dedication to natural winemaking. Maria meticulously crafts the wines utilizing Indigenous Bairrada grape varietals, showcasing the region's distinct maritime influence. The natural processes employed in the winery, including minimal intervention, translate into expressive wines deeply reflective of their terroir. This dedication to natural winemaking and the Bairrada region's inherent characteristics defines the wines produced by João Pato (Duckman), offering an exploration of Bairrada that is both innovative and profoundly respectful of its heritage.