{"title":"Quinta das Bágeiras | Bairrada","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/Quinta_das_Bageiras_Cover_Photo.jpg?v=1719506391\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen he founded Quinta das Bágeiras in 1989, Mário Sérgio Alves Nuno elected to take a different path from his forebears, becoming a vigneron, rather than selling the family’s grapes or wine to the local co-operative or négociants. Fortunately, he also opted for a different path from the big guns. Targeting shiny new export markets, the négociants were also targeting shiny new grape varieties, including French grapes which, in 2003, were permitted for Bairrada DOC wines. However, as much as Nuno is passionate about Champagne (he visits the region every year), for him “quality means nothing without identity.” A champion of Bairrada’s traditional grapes, whether for sparkling wines (espumantes) or still, Quinta das Bágeiras is amongst the region’s most prestigious estate-bottlers. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"quinta-das-bageiras-colheita-branco","title":"Quinta das Bágeiras 'Colheita' Branco 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003eQuinta das Bágeiras are known for the production of wines that offer great longevity and character. A white blend of the local Maria Gomes and Bical grapes the Branco Colheita shows notes of lemon zest, peach skins and nectarine followed by a citrus fruit fresh finish. \u003cem\u003e\"A 50\/50 blend of Maria Gomes and Bical grown near Sangalhos (about 80 km south of Porto) on chalky-clay and partly sandy soils. Fermented with ambient yeasts in stainless-steel tanks. Marked Atlantic influence, moderating the temperature throughout the year. Smells of hay and hawthorn and fresh herbs, with a touch of grapefruit. Makes me think of the spring. Surprising intensity from such young vines. Bright and lively but with intensity on the palate and just a very slightly creamy texture. Really tangy and juicy but also more stony\/mineral on the finish. Straightforward winemaking to highlight the place of origin.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJulia Harding, September 2023 \u003c\/strong\u003e[#intro]A white blend of Maria Gomes \u0026amp; Bical that displays real Atlantic freshness...[\/intro]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Quinta das Bágeiras","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41592537710659,"sku":"A22BAGEIRASBRANCO-1","price":17.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/BairradaBrancoBt.jpg?v=1719507929"},{"product_id":"quinta-das-bageiras-colheita-tinto","title":"Quinta das Bágeiras 'Colheita' Tinto 2021","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eBairrada \u003c\/strong\u003eregion in Portugal is famous for producing highly structured and incredibly long living red wines. Quinta das Bágeiras is one of the absolute benchmarks of the area, strictly following traditional methods rather than giving in to modern commercial trends. Their Colheita Tinto is the perfect introduction to this uncompromising style. Fermented in traditional open stone troughs, this red wine is driven primarily by the notoriously difficult local Baga grape. It pours a deep, intense ruby colour and offers striking aromas of wild blackberry, dark plum, and a distinctly earthy, savoury edge. On the palate, it is wonderfully robust and structured. There is a serious backbone of tannin here, balanced beautifully by fresh, mouth watering acidity and a generous core of dark fruit. This is a traditional, no nonsense red wine that commands food. It is exactly the kind of bottle you want on the dining table alongside a slow cooked beef stew, a classic shepherd's pie, or a rich Sunday roast. An outstanding example of authentic winemaking from Portugal. [#intro]A genuinely authentic Portuguese red wine packed with dark forest fruit and a savoury finish...[\/intro]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Quinta das Bágeiras","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58032189309309,"sku":"A21BAGEIRASCOLHEITOTINTO","price":19.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/ColheitaTintoBT_a24b9f17-b51b-4dfe-86e2-464385794cd7.jpg?v=1776064706"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/collections\/Quinta_das_Bageiras_Logo.jpg?v=1719506485","url":"https:\/\/hic.wine\/collections\/quinta-das-bageiras-bairrada\/quinta-das-bageiras.oembed","provider":"Hic!","version":"1.0","type":"link"}