Bical

The white grape variety Bical, also known as Borrado das Moscas in the Dão, is one of Portugal’s most fascinating indigenous treasures. It possesses the rare gift of combining a vibrant acid structure with a dense, melting texture. In its youth, it often shows an accessible side with notes of ripe peach and herbs, while with age it develops a deep, almost waxy-mineral complexity. Bical brings structure and immense longevity to the white blends of the Portuguese hinterland, where it pairs outstandingly with hearty fish dishes.

How spectacularly this grape variety can mature in unison is demonstrated by the house of Niepoort. In the Quinta da Lomba Branco Garrafeira from the Dão, Bical blends harmoniously with Cerceal and Encruzado to create a profound monument that, after years of bottle ageing, shines with fine spice, grip and a fascinating inner calm.