Alianca Baga Reserva Bruto
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Typically best enjoyed within 1 to 5 years from release to fully appreciate its vibrant freshness and crisp acidity.
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Roasted suckling pig, fresh oysters, grilled shellfish
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Hailing from the cool, maritime-influenced hills of Bairrada, the Aliança Baga Reserva Bruto is a brilliant showcase of the region's signature red grape, Baga, vinified as a white sparkling wine (Blanc de Noirs). Aliança, a historic house founded in 1927 and now part of the Bacalhôa family, has long been a pioneer in the traditional method sparkling wines of Portugal. Crafted from grapes grown on classic clay-limestone soils, this sparkling wine undergoes a gentle pressing without skin contact to preserve its pale color and high natural acidity. The cool Atlantic breezes preserve the freshness of the fruit, while lees aging imparts a creamy texture and delicate autolytic complexity, paying homage to Bairrada's rich sparkling heritage.
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Founded in 1922 as Jo o Pires & Filhos, Bacalh a Vinhos de Portugal has grown to become one of the country's most innovative and prestigious wine producers. Now owned by the Jos Berardo family and headquartered in the historic town of Vila Nogueira de Azeit o on the Pen nsula de Set bal, the estate has expanded its footprint across Portugal's premier wine regions, including Alentejo, Douro, Bairrada, D o, and Vinho Verde. Bacalh a is celebrated for its pioneering spirit, notably introducing international varieties like Cabernet Sauvignon to create the iconic Quinta da Bacalh a Tinto, alongside its legendary, richly aged Moscatel de Set bal and terroir-driven Alentejo blends like Quinta do Carmo. Headquartered at Estrada Nacional 10, 2925-901 Vila Nogueira de Azeit o, Portugal, the estate's official website is https://www.bacalhoa.pt.