Alianca Baga Reserva Bruto
⏳ Drinking Window
2021 - 2025
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roasted suckling pig, fresh oysters, grilled shellfish
✨ Technical Specifications
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.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in 1922 under the name João Pires & Filhos and later transformed into Bacalhôa Vinhos de Portugal, this illustrious estate is headquartered in Vila Nogueira de Azeitão on the Península de Setúbal. Owned by the Berardo family, the company has expanded across Portugal's premier wine-growing regions, including the Douro, Dão, Bairrada, and Alentejo, seamlessly integrating historic heritage with cutting-edge viticulture and extensive art collections. Bacalhôa is celebrated for its pioneering spirit, notably introducing landmark varietal bottlings and producing revered classics such as the legendary Quinta da Bacalhôa Cabernet Sauvignon and centuries-old traditions of fortified Moscatel de Setúbal. Their comprehensive portfolio spans exceptional dry reds, whites, rosés, and historic fortified wines that capture the authentic terroir and elegance of Portugal.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Baga
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
12.5%