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BAIRRADA:
Demarcated only in 1979, Bairrada D.O.C lies South of Oporto astride main north-south road between Oporto and Coimbra. Its history of wine making begins even before the foundation of the Portuguese Nation. Barro is Portuguese for clay, and Bairrada's name derives from this characteristic of its soil, with the best vineyards being planted on clay with a sub-structure of lime-stone. The main grape varieties are Bical and Maria Gomes producing well balanced, fruity and fresh white wines and Baga producing dark coloured, smooth with intense aroma red wines |
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Denomination:
DOC.(Denominação de Origem Controlada)
Ageing:
No Oak Ageing.
Tasting notes:
On the mouth starts with a soft presence, with a growing acidity, very well balanced, with smooth tannins. Discrete notes of well toasted bread. Very persistent. |
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Type of Wine:
Red
Grape varieties:
Aragonês ,Tricadeira e Alicante Bouschet
Analytical data:
Alcool: 12.5% alc. by vol.
Serving Sugestions:
Ideal with barbecues and all type of light food.
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| Conde de Cantanhede (Reserva 1997) |
Denomination:
DOC (Denominação de Origem Controlada)
Ageing:
Aged for a period of 6 months in oak casks (50% American, 50% French).
Tasting notes:
It has a grenade colour and an intense wild pine aroma. Smooth and consistent flavour with dense tannis, a characteristic of the "baga" variety. This is a proof of a good ageing period in th bottle. |
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Type of Wine:
Red (Reserva)
Grape varieties:
Baga 100%
Analytical data:
Alcool: 13% alc. by vol.
Serving Sugestions:
It goes well with Roasted and Grilled Meats,game,pasta dishes as well good cheeses. | |
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| Marquês de Marialva (Baga) Reserva 2000 |
Denomination:
DOC (Denominação de Origem Controlada)
Ageing:
Before Bottling this wine is matured in American and French Oak Barrels for a period of six Months.
Tasting notes:
Intense ruby colour and strong aromas of red fruit (Mulberry, Raspberry and other wild fruit).With good balance of acidity and well structured tannins.
P.S - This wine gives indicative elements of a good evolution in bottle. |
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Type of Wine:
Red (Reserva)
Grape varieties:
Baga 100%
Analytical data:
Alcool: 13% alc. by vol.
Serving Sugestions:
We recommend its consumption with Parsimony,Roasted and Grilled Meats,game and pasta dishes, and Still good cheeses.
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Denomination:
DOC.(Denominação de Origem Controlada)
Ageing:
The wine staged 8 months in French oak Barrels.
Tasting notes:
Plumy wine with mint notes and lots of pepper. The fruit seems hidden behind a heavy musk aroma. Slightly effervescent on the palate and tight. Needs a little time to open. |
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Type of Wine:
Tinto
Grape varieties:
Baga,Touriga Nacional Bical
Analytical data:
Alcool:14% alc. by vol.
Serving Sugestions:
Goes Well with all Red Meat Dishes. | |
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Denomination:
DOC.(Denominação de Origem Controlada)
Ageing:
12 months in new french oak barrels
Tasting notes:
Quite firm and powerful palate of medium-full concentration due to effective combination of tannins, oak, fruit and alcohol on the finish. |
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Type of Wine:
Red
Grape varieties:
Baga
Cabernet Sauvignon
Merlot
Analytical data:
Alcool:14,5% alc. by vol.
Serving Sugestions:
Ideal with hard mature cheeses. | |
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Denomination:
DOC.(Denominação de Origem Controlada)
Ageing:
N/A
Tasting notes:
Citrus colour and green reflexes. Lively sprits and lightness, and a dry fruity taste. |
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Type of Wine:
White
Grape varieties:
Maria-Gomes, Bical, Serceal e Arinto
Analytical data:
Alcool: 12,5% alc. by vol.
Serving Sugestions:
Ideal with seafood and fish. | |
