Quinta do Piloto Vinha dos Pardais Branco 2024Quinta do Piloto is the founding estate of the Sivipa group, and their biggest contributor. They supply grapes to Sivipa, but also make their own wines. These estate wines allow a finer expression of the terroir and grape varieties. A beautiful white made using Sauvignon Blanc and local variety Maria Gomes (aka Fernao Pires). From a single vineyards area, named Vineyard of Sparrows after the local inhabitants, made very simply in stainless steel to

with the support of the Belgian Vandenbalack family

medium-to-full-bodied palate

or game dishes

This region

The bouquet is elegantly framed by floral notes of jasmine and zesty lime

known for fresh styles of white and pink wines

entered the scene introducing fresh ideas

lifted by warming spice and citrus

A delightful wine for drinking by itself

rose petals

all hand-harvested and wild fermented in a range of vessels to build complexity

persistent finish