The wines of Bairrada leave an unforgettable imprint on your memory.
Along with Colares, the wines of Bairrada are the longest-lived dry wines in all of Portugal. Whether red or white, it's common to see bottles still fresh and captivating at 30 years old.
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Today, we focus on a young red from Bairrada that showcases the imminent drinkability of the wines while also highlighting the nervy backbone that allows them to age so well.Â
At as low as $22.95, the 2020 Baixo Tinto is a revelatory bottle. Few wines anywhere offer this much for the money.Â
If Portuguese wines conjure up thoughts of low acidity and flabbiness, you need to think again when it comes to Bairrada. These are electric and vigorous cool climate wines that struggle to reach modest levels of alcohol.
Bairrada is bounded by the hills of Dão to the east and the Atlantic Ocean to the west. The cooler climate, along with clay and limestone soils, renders intense wines of sleek elegance.
The 2020 Baixo Tinto offers up plenty of snap with herbal tinged dark red fruits. We were wowed by the wine's bouncy acidity and purity of fruit. The combination makes for a really exciting bottle.Â
This is a wine that many of you will want to return to often. We created special 6-packs for this reason. Quantities are limited. Don't miss this.Â
To order, email offers@crushwineco.com or call the store at (212) 980-9463.
Joe Salamone
Wine Buyer
Crush Wine & Spirits
Special 6-pack pricing for a limited time. Use Code: Bairrada-20