Winery Quinta de BaixoLagar de Baixo Baga
Red wine
This wine is composed of 100% of the grape variety Baga.
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or game (deer, venison).
Taste structure of the Lagar de Baixo Baga from the Winery Quinta de Baixo
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Lagar de Baixo Baga of Winery Quinta de Baixo in the region of Beiras is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Lagar de Baixo Baga of Winery Quinta de Baixo in the region of Beiras often reveals types of flavors of cherry, oaky or smoke and sometimes also flavors of earthy, blackberry or minerality.
Food and wine pairings with Lagar de Baixo Baga
Pairings that work perfectly with Lagar de Baixo Baga
Original food and wine pairings with Lagar de Baixo Baga
The Lagar de Baixo Baga of Winery Quinta de Baixo matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of beef mironton, lamb crumble with oregano and feta cheese or duck breast with pepper sauce.
Discover the grape variety: Baga
Most certainly Portuguese.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Lagar de Baixo Baga from Winery Quinta de Baixo are 2017, 2016, 2014, 2012 and 2013.
Informations about the Winery Quinta de Baixo
The Winery Quinta de Baixo is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 19 wines for sale in the of Bairrada to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Bairrada
The wine region of Bairrada is located in the region of Beiras of Portugal. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Colinas de São Lourenço or the Domaine Cantanhede produce mainly wines red, sparkling and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Bairrada are Baga, Touriga nacional and Chardonnay, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Bairrada often reveals types of flavors of non oak, honeysuckle or ripe strawberries and sometimes also flavors of white pepper, oil or gooseberry.
The wine region of Beiras
Beiras (Beira) is a traditional administrative region in the northern half of Portugal. It is also the name of the IGP, or Indicacoes Geograficas Protegidas, wine classification (formerly known as Vinho Regional) which covers the region as a whole. A wide range of wines are made in Beiras – red wines from the region are typically Rich, deeply colored wines made from Baga, Castelão, Rufete (Tinto Pinheira), Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah and Touriga Nacional, and are sometimes fortified to emulate their more famous Oporto cousins. Whites are most often based on Fernão Pires and Bical, the latter being a small-berried variety with the affectionate nickname Borrado das Moscaos ('fly droppings').
The word of the wine: Barrel
Unit of measure for the transport and marketing of bulk wines, corresponding to 4 barrels of 225 l, i.e. 900 l.
