Discover the top 100 best white wines of Bairrada of Bairrada as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the white wines that are popular of Bairrada and the best vintages to taste in this region.
Portuguese DOC of the central-west, kingdom of native Baga (>50%). Dense, structured reds with signature notes of black cherry, plum, eucalyptus, tobacco and earthy notes, firm tannins and lively acidity — wines of very long ageing. Also fruity Castelão and perfumed Touriga Nacional. Floral Maria Gomes (Fernão Pires), lively Arinto, mineral Bical whites.
A speciality: traditional-method sparkling (53% of Portuguese sparkling). ~10,000 ha, humid oceanic climate.
Light, elegant reds with a clear ruby colour, soft tannins and an airy palate with preserved acidity, showing signature aromas of red fruits (cherry, raspberry), gentle spices and Iberian floral notes. Often blended in Douro reds, also contributing to lighter Port wines and Galician reds (DO Rías Baixas). Native black variety from the Douro and Trás-os-Montes in Portugal, also known as Brancellao in neighbouring Galicia.
white wines from the region of Bairrada go well with generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, appetizers and snacks or lean fish such as recipes of cataplana with seafood, pretzels (alsace) or cod fillets in the oven.
