Underdog Grape · Portugal

Baga

Baga is thin-skinned, fiercely tannic, bracingly acidic, and capable of aging for decades — so good it gets compared to Barolo's Nebbiolo. It's also one of Portugal's great overlooked reds.

Tasting profile
Stern in youth, profound with age — thin-skinned, high-acid and fiercely tannic. A red for people who like an edge.
Where it grows
Bairrada, Portugal
Where to buy
For specific bottles and where to buy them, read the deep dive.

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The region

Bairrada, Portugal

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