Morish "B cal" Bairrada Branco '22

Luís Lopes is one of Portugal’s very best oenologists. He studied in Portugal and then had the chance to travel the world, working in Burgundy, Germany, and New Zealand. He eventually returned “home” and worked at Quinta da Pellada in the Dão, one of Portugal’s most heralded producers. It was at Pellada in 2013 that he made his own wine, the first vintage of what is now called Moreish. Eventually, he left Quinta da Pellada, and in 2019 he was able to use a friend’s cellar to begin again the Moreish project. 



Today Luís is a very busy guy. His main job is as the head oenologist of Domínio do Açor, a new superstar property in the Dão. He also still consults with another producer in the Dão, as well as in Bairrada and even Spain. When he has a chance to purchase small quantities of grapes from these estates he does, and produces them under the Moreish label. So this is not a winery dedicated to one terroir, one region, but rather Luís has the freedom to be creative and work with great vineyards and make fun “experiments.” 

The Bairrada region of Portugal is an Atlantic-influenced region, known for freshness in both its white and red wines. It is also widely known for its amazing sparkling wines, which are typically produced from two varieties: Bical and Maria Gomes. 

Luís produces three wines from the Bairrada region. 

“B cal” is a limited production and single variety white wine made from the Bical variety. Grown on the clay and limestone soil of the region, the grapes ferment with natural yeast in used barrel and is aged on its lees for 10 months. 

Beautiful aromas with lime leaf, baked apple, powdered cinnamon, and minerality. Wonderfully vibrant on the palate, with medium weight. This has great elegance, yet is impactful enough to work with so many different types of foods. Fans of Chenin Blanc will definitely relate to this wine. 

Only 36 bottles imported.