Baga (Portugal)
Baga is a red wine grape from the Beira Litoral province of Portugal.
Typical Flavors
 Black Cherry |
 Blackberry |
 Plum |
 Licorice |
 Violets |
 Thyme |
 Pepper |
 Gravel |
Oak Added Flavors
 Barrel |
 Vanilla |
 Coffee |
 Tobacco |
Black Cherry, Blackberry and Plum are typical Baga flavors.
Oak added Flavors: Vanilla, Coffee and Tobacco.
Profile
Baga has good acidity and smooth tannins:
| BODY | Medium - Plus | ||
| TANNINS | Medium | ||
| FRUIT | Medium | ||
| ACIDITY | Medium - High | ||
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Food Pairing
 Tapas |
 Sausages |
 Ham |
 Mushroom |
 Duck |
 Pork |
 Lamb |
 Veal |
Baga is peppery and rich so it is excellent with Meat, Fowl and rich Veggie Dishes.
Pairing Suggestions
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.
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The Ideal Glass
The Bordeaux glass is perfect for a bodied red wine.
It is taller than other red wine glasses, and has a slimmer bowl.
The large size of the glass allows the bouquet to develop. It smooths out rough edges, plays down tannins, and allows the wines to achieve balance.
The slimmer bowl sends the wine directly to the back of the mouth for maximum taste.
The Beira Region
Beira is a large wine region in central Portugal, stretching from the Atlantic coast to the border of Spain.
Red wines from Beira are rich and dark colored.
The main grapes are Baga, Touriga Nacional, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Syrah.