The heat of mid-summer lives in this juicy, old-style baga, a heat that speaks of long naps under cork trees with that lovely woozy post-lunch feeling. They made this wine with as little intervention as possible, vinifying it in open “lagares”, allowing fermentation to happen spontaneously over a week or so, then letting it sleep happily in oak barrels for 10 months. Drink it the same way: relaxed, slowly and with no plans for using heavy machinery.
What The Sommelier Says
Deep ruby colour, with a well-balanced nose, elegant with matching notes of red fruits and spices with hints of pine resin. On the mouth the red fruits come to the fore in a well-balanced body with a long, smooth finish thanks to its 18 months in oak.
Pairs well with…
…grilled prime red meats like a juicy picanha or t-bone, or a hearty game stew.
About The Winemakers
Situated in the heart of the Bairrada DOC, Casa de Saima is one of Bairrada’s elite producers, creating quality wines for over half a century. A family passion passed down across three generations, they are driven by the search for authentic wines, made in the most natural way possible, through minimal and careful intervention, with the time and patience that nature requires to offer us its best.
About The Winemakers
Situated in the heart of the Bairrada DOC, Casa de Saima is one of Bairrada’s elite producers, creating quality wines for over half a century. A family passion passed down across three generations, they are driven by the search for authentic wines, made in the most natural way possible, through minimal and careful intervention, with the time and patience that nature requires to offer us its best.
Region: Bairrada
Region: Bairrada
Bairrada produces wines with high acidity and tannins, often aged in oak barrels to soften the tannins and develop complex flavors. The region’s soil is predominantly clay and limestone, which helps to retain moisture and gives the wines a distinct minerality.