Vadio Perpetuum Espumante

Vadio Perpetuum Espumante

Style:
A complex and refined sparkling wine, combining freshness with depth and oxidative nuance. Elegant and layered, with a distinctive and gastronomic profile.

Vineyard:
Located in Bairrada, sourced from vineyards planted on limestone and clay soils. The Atlantic climate provides high acidity and freshness, essential for structured sparkling wines.

Winery:
Hand-harvested grapes, gently pressed and fermented with native yeasts. Produced using the traditional method, with extended aging on lees. Crafted in a perpetual (solera-inspired) system, blending multiple vintages to achieve consistency and complexity.

Production:
~9000 bottles

Nose/Palate:

Citrus, dried apple, brioche, toasted nuts, and subtle oxidative notes on the nose, followed by a medium-bodied palate with fine bubbles, vibrant acidity, layers of citrus, pastry and nutty flavors, textured mouthfeel, and a long, complex, persistent finish.
€36,00 EUR
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Colour White
Sweetness Brut (~6gr/l)
Vintage No Vintage
Alcohol % 12%
Grape variety 60% Bical 30% Baga 10% Cercial
Producer Vadio
Country Portugal
Region Bairrada
Village Vale de Dom Pedro
Volume 0,75 L
Description

Style:

A terroir-driven vintage Champagne, combining richness, texture, and mineral precision. Elegant and gastronomic, with a distinctive saline finish.

Vineyard:

Located in Trigny, in the Montagne de Reims. Produced from 80% Pinot Noir and 20% Chardonnay sourced from the Chevillevy, Jardin (planted in 2013), and Marisson (planted in 1978) parcels on clay and sandy soils. The estate is organically farmed.

Winery:

Fermented with indigenous yeasts and aged for one year in 2.2 hL French oak barrels. Bottled by hand, riddled manually, and disgorged in December 2023. Extra Brut (5 g/L dosage) with no fining or filtration.

Production:

Limited production of 930 bottles from the 2019 vintage.

Nose / Palate:

Ripe citrus, orchard fruit, brioche, and subtle oak notes. Rich and textured, with vibrant acidity, pronounced minerality, and a distinctive saline finish that reflects the wine's terroir.

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Vadio

Vadio

Vadio is a small, family-run project based in the village of Poutena in Portugal’s Bairrada region, founded in 2005 by winemaker Luís Patrão together with his wife Eduarda Dias. Built on just around 10 hectares of vineyards divided into many small parcels, the estate is deeply rooted in the recovery and preservation of Bairrada’s traditional grape varieties, especially Baga. 

The philosophy is clear: to craft authentic DOC Bairrada wines that reflect the region’s Atlantic climate, clay-limestone soils, and distinctive identity. Farming is thoughtful and increasingly ecological, with a focus on biodiversity and long-term sustainability in the vineyards. 

In the cellar, the approach is simple and precise, using native fermentations and gentle extraction to highlight purity and freshness. The wines are classic yet vibrant - defined by energy, structure, and a strong sense of place - making Vadio one of the most compelling modern voices in Bairrada.
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