Quinta da Bacalhoa Tinto
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Typically best enjoyed 5–15 years from the vintage release, though exceptional vintages can age gracefully for over two decades.
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Roasted lamb chops, grilled ribeye steak, aged hard cheeses
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Quinta da Bacalhoa Tinto is a landmark in Portuguese viticulture, representing the country's pioneering Cabernet Sauvignon-based blend, first released in 1979. The wine is born on the historic Quinta da Bacalhoa estate in Azeitão, which dates back to the 15th century and was once a royal property adorned with magnificent Renaissance palaces and exquisite 'azulejos' (traditional tiles). The estate's modern wine history was shaped by the introduction of French varieties to the clay-limestone soils of the Península de Setúbal, cooled by Atlantic breezes. This red blend is traditionally aged for approximately 11 to 12 months in French oak barrels, resulting in a structured, elegant wine that beautifully marries the structure of Cabernet Sauvignon with the roundness of Merlot, showcasing deep dark fruit, cedar, and balsamic notes.
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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.