Bairrada is a Portuguese wine region located in the Beiras region. The region has Portugal's highest wine classification as a Denominação de Origem Controlada (DOC). It is located close to the Atlantic which ocean currents have a moderating affect on the climate. The region is bordered to the north by the Lafões IPR and to the east by the Dão DOC. The region is known its deep colored tannic red wines that often have bell pepper and black currant flavors as well its emerging rosé production.[1]
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Grapes
The principle grapes of the Bairrada region includes Baga, Borrado das Moscas, Castelao Frances, Fernao Pires, Rabo de Ovelha and Tinta Pinheira.[1]
Municipalities
Anadia,Cantanhede,Mealhada and Oliveira do Bairro. Also condidered by some in Bairrada : the southern part of Agueda municipality.
See also
References
- ^ a b T. Stevenson "The Sotheby's Wine Encyclopedia" pg 330 Dorling Kindersley 2005 ISBN 0756613248
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