The signature red grape of Bairrada — thick-skinned, late-ripening, naturally high in tannin and acidity — Baga has been compared to Nebbiolo and Aglianico for its structure and ageing potential. Young Baga reds can be austere, but with bottle age develop notes of dried cherry, leather, tobacco and earth. Luis Pato and his daughter Filipa Pato have led a quality revolution; Baga also forms the base of much serious traditional-method Bairrada sparkling. A grape that rewards patience.
Wine Radar compares prices for wines made from Baga across Portuguese online retailers — 1054 in the catalogue.
Baga wines on Wine Radar come mainly from Bairrada, Dão, Beira Interior, Douro, Alentejo.
The signature red grape of Bairrada — thick-skinned, late-ripening, naturally high in tannin and acidity — Baga has been compared to Nebbiolo and Aglianico for its structure and ageing potential. Young Baga reds can be austere, but with bottle age develop notes of dried cherry, leather, tobacco and earth. Luis Pato…
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