Baga is a red wine grape from the Beira Litoral province of Portugal.
Black Cherry |
Blackberry |
Plum |
Licorice |
Violets |
Thyme |
Pepper |
Gravel |
Barrel |
Vanilla |
Coffee |
Tobacco |
Black Cherry, Blackberry and Plum are typical flavors.
Oak added Flavors: Vanilla, Coffee and Tobacco.
has good acidity and smooth tannins:
BODY | Medium - Plus | ||
TANNINS | Medium | ||
FRUIT | Medium | ||
ACIDITY | Medium - High | ||
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Tapas |
Sausages |
Ham |
Mushroom |
Duck |
Pork |
Lamb |
Veal |
is peppery and rich so it is excellent with Meat, Fowl and rich Veggie Dishes.
Excellent Pairing:
Tapas. Cured Meat.
Sausages. Pepper Sauce. Hamburger.
Asian Marinated Dishes. Duck.
Lamb. Lamb Shanks.
Pork. Rich Suckling Pig. Pork Belly.
Game in Cherry Sauce. Rich Veggies.
Wild Rice Dishes. Mushroom Risotto.
Rich Poultry. Turkey. Roasted Duck.
BBQ. Spare Ribs. Mustard Sausages.
Cheese:
High Acid Cheese. Feta. Goat.
Manchego. Cheddar. Gouda (Smoked).
Spanish Specialities:
Tapas. Chorizo (Spicy Pork Sausage).
Paella (Rice dish with Rabbit, Chicken, or Duck).
Portuguese Specialities:
Roast Suckling Pig.
Bacalao with Potatoes.