Grape · Red
Baga
Cool to moderate climate
About
Bairrada's signature grape, producing some of Portugal's most age-worthy reds. Thick-skinned with naturally high acidity and tannin, Baga needs the clay soils and maritime climate of Bairrada to reach its potential. Modern winemaking has tamed its rustic edge, revealing a grape of real complexity.
Typical profile
Body
Rounded
Tannins
Grippy
Acidity
Electric
Sweetness
Dry
Aromas
What the grape gives up young, and what it grows into with time in bottle.
Young · fresh from the glass
Oak influence
Possible
Aging
Top Garrafeira wines age 15-30+ years. Even standard wines benefit from 5-10 years of bottle age.
Growing regions
How the grape expresses across places, grouped by country. Chips call out how a region's style deviates from the grape's default.