Frei João Clássico Tinto

Description

“This Frei João Clássico, hailing from the Bairrada, certainly seems to have given the matter some thought before delightfully surprising us. The Baga grapes, nurtured in their traditional *talha* vessels, have clearly benefited from a careful approach, refining their flavour profile. Following a vinification process that leans towards the meticulous – complete maceration and a gentle pressing – the wine spent 18 months ageing in French oak barrels, creating a beautiful balance between the Baga’s inherent robustness and the wood’s elegant influence. Three years in bottle, essentially a patience-building exercise, and the result is a wine with such a refined colour it feels almost painted, offering notes of resin, star anise, and dried fig, leaving a lingering finish that makes you wonder if it’s actually dreaming. Perfect enjoyed slowly alongside a good Iberian ham, naturally.”