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Bairrada is considered the most important sparkling wine region in Portugal, here, mainly from autochthonous grape varieties, the finest wines are fermented in the bottle according to traditional methods and stored underground on the yeast for 6 months. The results are harmonious creamy wines, with lots of citrus aromas, which have a fine perlage and are quite harmonious and balanced with piquant acidity ideal food companions.
Portugal's Bairrada wine region is located south of Porto, surrounded by coast and hills near the venerable university city of Coimbra. The wild landscape, characterized by pine and eucalyptus trees, is located only 30 km from the Atlantic Ocean and therefore produces such delicate white and rosé wines. But also the red wines show extraordinary elegance. "Bairrada" is derived from "barro", which is the term for "loam" or "clay" and stands for the soil structure of the area. Here, 70% of the vines grown are of the autochthonous Baga variety. Characteristic of this difficult variety are intense cherry aromas, as well as cedar and tobacco notes and its aging potential.
Grape varieties by proportions: 80% Maria Gomes, 20% Bical.
| Distributor: | Adega Cooperativa de Cantanhede, Rua Eng.Amaro da Costa, P - 3061 Cantanhede Codex, Portugal |
| Winery: | Adega Cantanhede |
| Alcohol: | 12.5 |
| Country: | Portugal |
| Fits: | light fish dishes, salads, seafood, aperitif, suckling pig |
| Wine type: | Brood |
| Contents: | 0,75 Liter |
| Quality level: | DOC |
| Acid: | 6.1 g/l |
| Residual sweetness: | 4.0 g/l |
| Weingut: | Adega Cantanhede |
| Soil type: | calcareous clay |
| Optimal drinking temperature: | 8-10 °C |
| Shelf life: | 5 years |
| Drink type: | Sparkling wine |
| Contains sulfites: | Yes |
| Food companies: | Adega Cooperativa de Cantanhede, Rua Eng.Amaro da Costa, P - 3061 Cantanhede Codex, Portugal |
Adega Cantanhede
The Cantanhede Cooperative, created in 1954 by about 100 winegrowers, is located in the center of the town of the same name. Today, it consists of 1400 members with a total cultivated area of 1200 hectares around Cantanhede, forming the largest vineyard area in the Bairrada region. The motto of the cooperative is "Vinhos com Carácter" - Wines with Character. It has special abilities to produce wines with distinctive and convincing character. This is mainly due to the native Baga grape, which finds excellent growing conditions here. This modern cooperative is export-oriented and very successful internationally. With great care, it manages to vinify both the smallest batches and large quantities of wine. Antonio Luis de Meneses, Born in Cantanhede, was a famous Portuguese military commander who brought Portugal back its independence in the Restoration War of 1668. For his services, he...
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