Bairrada DOC
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Bairrada is a Portuguese wine region located in the Beira Litoral Province. The region has Portugal's highest wine classification as a Denominação de Origem Controlada (DOC), and its popularity has surged over the last years. It is small and quite narrow coastal region, part of the broader region of Beira Atlântico, and it is bordered to the northeast by the Lafões IPR and to the east by the Dão DOC.
It is located close to the
About 2/3 of the national
The region is also known for its deep colored
The boundaries of the Bairrada DOC includes the municipalities of
.History
Grapes
The spotlight of the Bairrada region falls on Baga. The unique soil and climate combination from Bairrada helps taking the most of out this highly acidic and highly tannic grape, which is used in both red and sparkling wines.
Other Portuguese red grapes varieties also have a prominent place there:
.Regarding white grapes, the main highlights are the Portuguese varieties of Arinto, Bical, Cercial and Maria Gomes, but also the well internationally known Chardonnay.
See also
References
- ISBN 0-7566-1324-8
- ISBN 0-19-860990-6