Baga
/BAH-gah/Baga is the noble, notoriously demanding red grape of Portugal's Bairrada, producing high-acid, high-tannin, age-worthy wines of great structure and savoury depth that reward patience and serious food.
🍇 Red grapefull bodydry
Grape profile
Character & style
| Trait | Character |
|---|---|
| Body | full |
| Acidity | high |
| Tannins | high |
| Sweetness | dry |
| Alcohol tendency | medium |
| Origin | Bairrada, Portugal |
| Common flavours | black cherry, sour berry, earth, tobacco, mineral |
| Aromas | blackberry, cherry, red fruit, earthy, wild herbs, smoke |
Pairing
Best food pairings
- Suckling pig
- slow-roasted meats
- game
- aged cheese
- stewed beans
Where it thrives
Key regions for Baga
Portugal