Baga

Even though a large proportion of Baga is used in Portugal’s leading value wine, Mateus Rosé, the grape can produce age-worthy reds and complex sparkling rosé.

Primary Flavours

• Blackberry
• Black Currant
• Dried Cherry
• Cocoa
• Tar

Taste Profile

Dry

Medium-full Body

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High Tannins

High Acidity

11.5–13.5% ABV

Handling

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  SERVE
  55–60°F / 12-15°C
  
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  GLASS TYPE
  Universal
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  DECANT
  1 Hour
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  CELLAR
  10+ Years

Food Pairing

A rich red that deserves fatty, spiced and roasted meats to complement it’s sometimes robust, gravelly or tar-like flavors.