Bairrada (Portugal)
Bairrada is a red wine made from the grape Baga.
Typical Flavors
 Black Cherry |
 Blueberry |
 Blackberry |
 Plum |
 Herbs |
 Spices |
 Pepper |
 Mint |
Oak Added Flavors:
 Vanilla |
 Toast |
 Chocolate |
 Leather |
Dark Berries, Black Fruit, and Plum are typical Bairrada flavors.
Herbs. Spices. Mint. Warm aftertaste. Chocolate. Mocha.
Profile
Bairrada wines are full-bodied with deep fruit flavors, soft tannins, and good acidity:
| BODY | Full | ||
| TANNINS | Medium Plus | ||
| FRUIT | Medium - High | ||
| ACIDITY | Medium - High | ||
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Food Pairing
 Tapas |
 Stew |
 Mushroom |
 Hamburger |
 Chicken |
 Duck |
 Rabbit |
 Pork |
 Lamb |
 Veal |
 Wild Boar |
 Venison |
Bairrada pairs best with Gilled, Braised, or Roasted Meat.
Pairing Suggestions
Excellent Pairing:
Beef Stew. Mushrooms.
Barbeque. Hamburger. Meatloaf.
Grilled Beef. Grilled Lamb. Grilled Chicken.
Caça (Game). Veado (Venison).
Javali (Wild Boar). Coelho (Rabbit).
Cheese:
Strong Cheese. Smoked Cheese.
Portuguese Specialities:
Cabrito Assado (Roasted Goat).
Bacalao com Natas (Bacalao with Potatoes).
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The Ideal Glass
The Bordeaux glass is perfect for medium to full bodied red wines.
It is taller than other red wine glasses, and has a slimmer bowl.
The large size of the glass allows the fruit 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.