Quinta Das Bágeiras Avô Fausto Tinto

Description

The Avô Fausto red from Quinta das Bágeiras is a wine that prioritizes elegance and authenticity, combining Baga and Touriga Nacional grapes sourced from carefully selected plots in the Bairrada region. Vinified traditionally, with open‑air fermentation and aging in used French oak barrels and wooden vats, it offers a distinct profile marked by notes of spices and wild berries. On the palate it delivers excellent balance, polished tannins, and a fresh, vibrant acidity, resulting in a wine of great character, finesse, and remarkable food‑pairing ability. The name Mário Sérgio Alves Nuno may not mean much to the casual observer, but he is none other than the great mentor behind Quinta das Bágeiras’ finest wines. The estate’s history already spans three generations, yet it was only in 1989, under Mário Sérgio’s guidance, that the winery began bottling and selling its wines, quickly becoming a benchmark in Bairrada and in Portugal. Although crafted following the traditions of previous generations, the wines of Quinta das Bágeiras are not trend‑driven; they are perpetually in style, revealing the character of the region and the people who produce them with each harvest. (illustrative image only)