🍇 Baga
A red grape from Bairrada, Portugal; it makes firm, tannic reds and sparkling wines.
Baga is a red grape from Bairrada in Portugal, an area on the Atlantic coast not far from the city of Coimbra. The name "Baga" means "berry": the variety gives small berries with thick skins.
Baga makes tannic red wines with high acidity. Young wine is harsh, so it is aged for years, and then it softens and gains notes of forest berries and spice. The variety is very sensitive to weather: it needs a warm dry spell before harvest, or it will not ripen.
Baga is also used for sparkling and rosé wines: its high acidity suits bubbles. It also grows in the Dão area and elsewhere in Portugal. The variety is tied to Portuguese wine and is in the list of grape varieties. It is grown in Bairrada and Encostas d'Aire. Baga is a typical local variety that sets Bairrada wines apart from the rest of the country.
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- Part of
- 🍇 Grape varieties
- Origin
- 🗺️ Portuguese wine
- Where it grows
- 📍 Bairrada, 📍 Dão
- Main grape in
- 📜 Encostas d'Aire, 📍 Bairrada
- Wines made from it
- 🍷 Sparkling wine, 🍷 Rosé
- Parents
- 🍇 Malvasia Fina
Frequently asked questions
What is Baga?
A red grape from Bairrada in Portugal that gives tannic wines with high acidity.
What wines are made from Baga?
Tannic reds, as well as rosé and sparkling wines.
Why is Baga aged for years?
Young wines are harsh and tannic, and soften with time.
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