Filipa Pato Nossa Missão Prephylloxera Baga 2021
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Bairrada is a dynamic wine region located in west-central Portugal, distinguished by its cool, maritime climate and fertile clay-limestone soils. It's celebrated for its exceptional sparkling wines and robust reds, primarily made from the indigenous Baga grape. The region's landscape is a picturesque blend of gentle hills, verdant vineyards, and historic towns, reflecting a deep viticultural heritage intertwined with modern innovation. Bairrada's wines are known for their vivid acidity and complexity, embodying the unique terroir of this coastal area.
Bairrada
Baga is a resilient red grape variety indigenous to Portugal's Bairrada region, known for producing deeply colored, full-bodied wines with a robust structure and high acidity. These wines often exhibit flavors of dark berries, plums, and spice, with an aging potential that softens their initially firm tannins, leading to a more complex and nuanced bouquet. The grape's thick skin contributes to its intense color and tannic nature, making Baga wines well-suited for hearty dishes and aging.
Baga
Practicing Biodynamic vineyard farming follows the core principles of biodynamics—treating the vineyard as a self-sustaining, living organism and aligning farming activities with lunar and cosmic rhythms—but without formal certification. These vineyards often use compost preparations, herbal sprays, and homeopathic remedies to nourish the soil and promote vine health, while fostering biodiversity and natural balance. Many small or artisan producers embrace biodynamics philosophically and practically but choose not to pursue certification due to its cost, administrative demands, or philosophical preference for independence. As a result, practicing biodynamic farms often reflect a deep, holistic commitment to the land, even without the official label.
