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Synonyms
Baga is a red grape variety, with its roots in Bairrada, Portugal.
The wines show full body, high tannin, high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
The tasting note runs to red fruit, black fruit, spice and earth.
It is planted most seriously in Bairrada, Dão and Douro.
In the vineyard it is marked by late ripening, high yielding vigour and a preference for maritime.
On other labels it goes by Tinta Bairrada, Tinta Fina and Tinta Poeirinha.
At the table it suits roast pork with crackling, braised beef ribs and smoked trout.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Food pairings.
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roast pork with crackling
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braised beef ribs
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smoked trout
Also labelled.
Tinta Bairrada, Tinta Fina, Tinta Poeirinha.
Bottles to look for.
- Adega de Cantanhede Marques de Marialva Baga Reserva, Bairrada, Portugal
- Bacalhoa - Caves Alianca Baga, Bairrada, Portugal
- Bacalhoa - Caves Alianca Casal Mendes Rose, Portugal
- Caves Primavera Bairrada Reserva, Beiras, Portugal
- Filipa Pato & William Wouter 'Nossa Missao' Bairrada, Portugal
- Filipa Pato & William Wouter Nossa Calcario Baga, Beiras, Portugal
- Filipa Pato & William Wouter Post Quercus Baga, Bairrada, Portugal
- Filipa Pato & William Wouters 'Dinamica - DNMC' Baga, Bairrada, Portugal
Baga: common questions
01.What does Baga taste like?+
Baga tastes of red fruit, black fruit, spice and earth. The wines show full body, high tannin, high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Baga from?+
Baga originates in Bairrada, Portugal.
03.Where is Baga grown?+
The key regions for Baga are Bairrada, Dão and Douro.
04.What food pairs with Baga?+
Pour it with roast pork with crackling, braised beef ribs and smoked trout.
05.What else is Baga called?+
Baga is also labelled Tinta Bairrada, Tinta Fina and Tinta Poeirinha.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Portugal.