Winery SograpeBairrada Garrafeira Tinto
Red wine
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 Bairrada Garrafeira Tinto from the Winery Sogrape
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Bairrada Garrafeira Tinto of Winery Sogrape in the region of Beiras is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Food and wine pairings with Bairrada Garrafeira Tinto
Pairings that work perfectly with Bairrada Garrafeira Tinto
Original food and wine pairings with Bairrada Garrafeira Tinto
The Bairrada Garrafeira Tinto of Winery Sogrape matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of braised beef with carrots, lamb tagine with vegetables and sweet potatoes or rabbit provencale (mario style).
Details and technical informations about Winery Sogrape's Bairrada Garrafeira Tinto .
Discover the grape variety: Pinella blanca
A very old grape variety that has been cultivated for a very long time in Italy - where it originated - and that can still be found today in the Veneto region. It is also known in Slovenia and Bulgaria, but is virtually unknown in France. According to genetic analysis, it is related to the white gouais, which it resembles somewhat. There is a Pinella nera, but it is not clear whether it is the black form.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Bairrada Garrafeira Tinto from Winery Sogrape are 1985, 0, 1995, 1984
Informations about the Winery Sogrape
The Winery Sogrape is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 51 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: Gravelle
Term designating the deposit of tartar crystals in bottled white wines.
