The wine region of Baião is located in the region of Vinho Verde of Minho of Portugal. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine 1000 Curvas or the Domaine 1000 Curvas produce mainly wines white and red. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Baião are Chardonnay, Alvarinho and Touriga nacional, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Baião often reveals types of flavors of earth, tree fruit or citrus fruit and sometimes also flavors of non oak, microbio or oak.
In the mouth of Baião is a with a nice freshness. We currently count 4 estates and châteaux in the of Baião, producing 8 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Baião go well with generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, appetizers and snacks or lean fish.
In addition to the fine wine auctions reported on previously by Decanter, further initiatives have been set up to raise money for those in crisis. UK-based wine importer Les Caves de Pyrene has been helping to relocate families fleeing from war-torn Ukraine and settle them in safe havens across Europe, in accommodation provided by the importer’s European winemakers. To help cover the logistical costs of relocating families, the importer has announced it will hold a fundraising auction and charit ...
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