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Key regions
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Pairings
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Synonyms
Bical is a white grape variety, with its roots in Bairrada and Dão, Portugal.
The wines show medium body, no tannin, high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
The tasting note runs to apricot, peach, floral and soapy.
In the cellar it meets lees ageing.
It is planted most seriously in Bairrada and Dão.
In the vineyard it is marked by early ripening, moderate vigour and a preference for warm.
It blends readily with Arinto.
On other labels it goes by Borrado das Moscas and Bical de Bairrada.
At the table it suits steamed mussels, grilled white fish and apricot chicken.
Rewards decades in the cellar.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Blends well with.
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Arinto
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Arinto
Food pairings.
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steamed mussels
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grilled white fish
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apricot chicken
Also labelled.
Borrado das Moscas, Bical de Bairrada.
Bottles to look for.
- Adega de Cantanhede Marques de Marialva Bical Reserva, Bairrada, Portugal
- Adegas de Penalva Bical, Dao, Portugal
- Bacalhoa - Caves Alianca 1931 'Vinhas Velhas' Bical, Bairrada, Portugal
- Campolargo Bical de Sempre, Bairrada, Portugal
- Campolargo Bical Passa Aperitivo, Bairrada, Portugal
- Campolargo Branco Bical Barrica, Bairrada, Portugal
- Campolargo Classico Bical, Bairrada, Portugal
- Caves Primavera 'Bical' Blanc de Blancs Reserva Brut Espumante, Bairrada, Portugal
Bical: common questions
01.What does Bical taste like?+
Bical tastes of apricot, peach, floral and soapy. The wines show medium body, no tannin, high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Bical from?+
Bical originates in Bairrada and Dão, Portugal.
03.Where is Bical grown?+
The key regions for Bical are Bairrada and Dão.
04.What food pairs with Bical?+
Pour it with steamed mussels, grilled white fish and apricot chicken.
05.What else is Bical called?+
Bical is also labelled Borrado das Moscas and Bical de Bairrada.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Portugal.