Outrora
Baga Clássico Red
Bairrada, Beiras, Portugal
Sommelier, International Wine Guild; Balistreri Vineyard; Sales, Joy Wine and Spirits
They don't have this wine where I live. Not only that, but they don't even have a wine similar or made from the same grape. This is the Baga grape which is very much like Nebbiolo in that it's ultra acidic and tannic, but the fruit reminds me more of Bordeaux. Dark berry and plenty of color but the acidity is amazing. Aromatically, you can see that this needs some time to relax and open up, but it's already ultra intriguing. The fruit concentration is there but it gives off a much cooler climate vibe than most of the Portuguese wines that I've tasted so far. The fruit is slightly tart but the body is totally there. It's very elegant... or maybe I would say distinguished? It's also tannic as hell. I bought a few older vintages so I'm hoping that they will be equally as delicious but more developed. They say these go decades. Again, it's a total failure by the Colorado market that this or other Bagas are not distributed.
#Baga #Portuguesewine #Bairrada #NaturalWine #DrinkingNatural #ElegantWine #DeliciousWine #AgeworthyWine #Powerfulwine #ElegantWine
They don't have this wine where I live. Not only that, but they don't even have a wine similar or made from the same grape. This is the Baga grape which is very much like Nebbiolo in that it's ultra acidic and tannic, but the fruit reminds me more of Bordeaux. Dark berry and plenty of color but the acidity is amazing. Aromatically, you can see that this needs some time to relax and open up, but it's already ultra intriguing. The fruit concentration is there but it gives off a much cooler climate vibe than most of the Portuguese wines that I've tasted so far. The fruit is slightly tart but the body is totally there. It's very elegant... or maybe I would say distinguished? It's also tannic as hell. I bought a few older vintages so I'm hoping that they will be equally as delicious but more developed. They say these go decades. Again, it's a total failure by the Colorado market that this or other Bagas are not distributed.
#Baga #Portuguesewine #Bairrada #NaturalWine #DrinkingNatural #ElegantWine #DeliciousWine #AgeworthyWine #Powerfulwine #ElegantWine
Our first dinner in Portugal. Was delicious and got better with every taste.
Our first dinner in Portugal. Was delicious and got better with every taste.
1 person found it helpfulAug 15th, 2015Silvia's had this 10 years ago
Silvia's had this 10 years ago
1 person found it helpfulNov 3rd, 2014
Chocolatey, light on the tannins but still holds its own with a meal. So lovely!
Chocolatey, light on the tannins but still holds its own with a meal. So lovely!
Jun 4th, 202116.5/20 (90/100) Плотное, почти непрозрачное вино с ароматами забродившей вишни, ежевики, ванили и шоколада. Умеренная кислотность и гладкие по текстуре, но вяжущие танины. Шоколадно-ягодное во вкусе. Весьма качественное вино с потенциалом к развитию.
16.5/20 (90/100) Плотное, почти непрозрачное вино с ароматами забродившей вишни, ежевики, ванили и шоколада. Умеренная кислотность и гладкие по текстуре, но вяжущие танины. Шоколадно-ягодное во вкусе. Весьма качественное вино с потенциалом к развитию.
Dec 29th, 2017
Inky red, most aromatic Baga I've had. Beautifully developed tannins.
Inky red, most aromatic Baga I've had. Beautifully developed tannins.
Apr 15th, 201708/XII/2016
Ликёрный аромат медовых пряников, топленного шоколада, сиропа из черешни. Насыщенно. Полное тело, во вкусе шоколад, кофе, кислая вишня, пыль, карамелизованное яблоко. Очень интенсивно, очень кислотно. Непростое, интересное "большое" вино. 16,5/20
08/XII/2016
Ликёрный аромат медовых пряников, топленного шоколада, сиропа из черешни. Насыщенно. Полное тело, во вкусе шоколад, кофе, кислая вишня, пыль, карамелизованное яблоко. Очень интенсивно, очень кислотно. Непростое, интересное "большое" вино. 16,5/20
