Quinta das Bageiras Reserve Red 2011

Portugal | Bairrada | Quinta das Bageiras

At Quinta das Bágeiras we look for above all quality and character. To find this, we adopted a minimalist approach to oenology, creating wines that are as natural as possible, so they can express the terroir where they were born. Quinta das Bágeiras wines have great longevity in common, whether it be red, white or sparkling.

Tasting Notes Baga and Touriga Nacional combine with great harmony, in a wine that breathes character and elegance, with wild berries, spices and fresh herbs.

Vinification/Maturation Some of the Baga grapes for this wine come from old vines, but in the years when there is no Bageiras Garrafiera made, all the grapes from the old vines go into create the reserve. Whole cluster, without destemming, fermentation in open lagares between 5 to 8 days, before reassembly is done with wood masses several times a day until the desired color and flavor intensity is reached. The wine then finishes the fermentation in used wooden barrels. While it rests it is cleaned and remains in the same barrels for about 18 months and bottled without filtration.

Wine Maker Mário Sérgio