Crafted by Maria Pato, the second-generation winemaker in the renowned Luis Pato family legacy: João Pato, the trailblazer, graced us with his presence in 1920 and departed in 1986, only to be reborn as the illustrious Duckman in 2018. This brand symbolizes the bridge connecting the legacy they have crafted for future generations.
Maria Pato hails from a long line of winemakers in the illustrious Bairrada region of Portugal. Her father, the esteemed Luis Pato, is a legend in the winemaking world, and her elder sister, the respected Filipa Pato, adds to the family's rich heritage.
Maria's answer to her region's identity is her own artistic creation—an innovative wine project known as João Pato, or Duckman, where she meticulously crafts small-batch wines using indigenous grapes grown on sustainable practices. This particular wine is a bold expression, a wild blend of various vintages artfully combined to achieve the perfect equilibrium of fruit, acidity, tannins, suppleness, and vigour. It is a delightful and opulent red wine from Bairrada, exhibiting exceptional balance, complexity, and enduring character.
Maria Pato hails from a long line of winemakers in the illustrious Bairrada region of Portugal. Her father, the esteemed Luis Pato, is a legend in the winemaking world, and her elder sister, the respected Filipa Pato, adds to the family's rich heritage.
Maria's answer to her region's identity is her own artistic creation—an innovative wine project known as João Pato, or Duckman, where she meticulously crafts small-batch wines using indigenous grapes grown on sustainable practices. This particular wine is a bold expression, a wild blend of various vintages artfully combined to achieve the perfect equilibrium of fruit, acidity, tannins, suppleness, and vigour. It is a delightful and opulent red wine from Bairrada, exhibiting exceptional balance, complexity, and enduring character.