100% Baga from a selection of low-yielding centenary vineyards • chalky clay soil • partly destemmed, fermented in open-top oak lagares with moderate extraction by pigeage • 18 months of elevage in used 500-600L French-oak pipas • Certified Biodynamic (Demeter)
Info
Producer:
Vintage:
2023
Country:
Portugal
Region:
Beiras
Appellation:
Bairrada
Variety:
Baga
Color:
Red
Farming Practice:
Practicing Biodynamic
Sizes Available
| Full Bottle | PT-FIL-21-23 | 6/750ml |
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Press & Reviews
James Suckling
Score
97
Date
2025-10-08
"#1 Top 100 Wines of Portugal: Earthy with dried flowers, very complex, with red fruit and darker tones in the background. The palate is tender and refined, medium- to full-bodied, with supple, chalky tannins and a delicate yet substantial thread of dark fruit. A beautifully pure and energetic expression of baga. Sourced from three vineyards, 100 to 140 years old, planted on clay-limestone soils. The grapes are partially destemmed, fermented in open wood lagares, and aged 12 to 18 months in 500- and 1,500-liter used oak barrels. From biodynamically grown grapes, Demeter and Ecocert certified. Drink now or hold."
REVIEWS FROM PAST VINTAGES
2022
James Suckling
Score
95
Date
2024-09-19
"A pure baga made from really old vines, with a complex bouquet of cherries, violets, smoke and a touch of mixed herbs. This has incredible balance, combining concentration with fresh acidity and a subtle saline touch. Shows firm tannins and a chewy, concentrated finish. This is made from three 100- to 140-year-old vineyards planted on clay and limestone soil. The grapes are partially destemmed and fermented in open wood lagares. Aged for 12 to 18 months in 500- and 1,500-liter used oak barrels From biodynamically grown grapes. Demeter and Ecocert certified. Great now, but will improve over the next few years. Drink or hold."
2022
Wine Advocate
Score
94
Date
2024-12-12
"It's quite light and fresh, because they had (quite a lot of) rain during the harvest quite early, and they had to harvest quite early to avoid the rot that appears soon after the rain; so, this is more aromatic and lighter. This feels young and a little closed, with some earthiness and the imprint from the very warm and dry year that seems to have imparted a little more rusticity to the wine. But it combines a more elegant and floral profile with that earthiness. It has abundant, fine-grained tannins and good acidity. It should benefit from some more time in bottle."