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.
Structured, aromatic dry whites with a pale golden colour, an ample palate and preserved acidity, showing refined aromas of citrus (lemon, orange), white flowers (acacia, orange blossom), yellow fruits (pear, peach, apricot) and schistous mineral notes. Fine ageing and cellaring potential. An essential component of the great whites of Douro DOC and white Port. Indigenous Portuguese variety of the Douro and Trás-os-Montes, signature of north-eastern Portugal.
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 scallops on a bed of leeks, seed crackers or thai green curry chicken and eggplant.
