Fernão Pires

**Fernão Pires** is a white grape widely planted across Portugal, where it is also known as Maria Gomes, particularly around Bairrada. It is one of the country's most versatile and abundant white varieties, appearing in everything from crisp everyday whites to lightly sparkling styles. **In the glass** — it is markedly aromatic, offering floral, citrus and spicy notes with a hint of terpene lift reminiscent of Muscat. The palate is fresh and fruity, though its naturally lower acidity means the best examples are picked early to keep them lively. **Where it grows** — it thrives across much of central and western Portugal, including the Tejo and Bairrada regions, adapting to warm conditions and ripening readily. **At the table** — a natural partner for grilled fish, salads and lighter Portuguese seafood dishes. **Cellaring** — almost always made to be drunk young, within a year or two, while its aromatics are at their most vivid.

Wines

• Cancellus Premium — Vila Real
• Colheita Seleccionada — Adega de Pegões
• Nana Branco — Quinta da Lapa
• Quinta da Badula Tejo Branco — Ribatejo
• Vinha Pan — Luis Pato
• Vinhas Velhas Vinho Branco — Luis Pato