Bacalhao Baga
Grapes are sourced from Vinha da Dôna in Bairrada, with clay-limestone soils and a westerly exposure, suited to the cultivation of the Baga grape. The grapes undergo a cold and long pre-fermentation maceration to extract colour, aroma and flavour. Then following vinifictaion the wine spends 14 months ageing in new 300 litre French and Russian oak barrels.
Producer Profile
One of Portugal’s largest and most progressive producers with 600 hectares spread across estates in five regions from Douro in the north to Alentejo in the south. Winemaker Francisco Antunes oversees what must be one of the most diverse ranges in Europe, from the 3rd largest Portuguese rose brand (Casal Mendes) to some of the country’s most impressive premium reds from estates in Douro, Dao, Bairrada and Alentejo. Arguably, Francisco’s greatest achievements lie between these extremes, a range of mid-priced wines from native varieties, full of character, quite distinctly Portuguese, but at the same time approachable and with fresh, modern fruit.
Bacalhao Baga
Grapes are sourced from Vinha da Dôna in Bairrada, with clay-limestone soils and a westerly exposure, suited to the cultivation of the Baga grape. The grapes undergo a cold and long pre-fermentation maceration to extract colour, aroma and flavour. Then following vinifictaion the wine spends 14 months ageing in new 300 litre French and Russian oak barrels.
Producer Profile
One of Portugal’s largest and most progressive producers with 600 hectares spread across estates in five regions from Douro in the north to Alentejo in the south. Winemaker Francisco Antunes oversees what must be one of the most diverse ranges in Europe, from the 3rd largest Portuguese rose brand (Casal Mendes) to some of the country’s most impressive premium reds from estates in Douro, Dao, Bairrada and Alentejo. Arguably, Francisco’s greatest achievements lie between these extremes, a range of mid-priced wines from native varieties, full of character, quite distinctly Portuguese, but at the same time approachable and with fresh, modern fruit.
Bacalhao Baga
Grapes are sourced from Vinha da Dôna in Bairrada, with clay-limestone soils and a westerly exposure, suited to the cultivation of the Baga grape. The grapes undergo a cold and long pre-fermentation maceration to extract colour, aroma and flavour. Then following vinifictaion the wine spends 14 months ageing in new 300 litre French and Russian oak barrels.
Producer Profile
One of Portugal’s largest and most progressive producers with 600 hectares spread across estates in five regions from Douro in the north to Alentejo in the south. Winemaker Francisco Antunes oversees what must be one of the most diverse ranges in Europe, from the 3rd largest Portuguese rose brand (Casal Mendes) to some of the country’s most impressive premium reds from estates in Douro, Dao, Bairrada and Alentejo. Arguably, Francisco’s greatest achievements lie between these extremes, a range of mid-priced wines from native varieties, full of character, quite distinctly Portuguese, but at the same time approachable and with fresh, modern fruit.
