Bairrada

Question 1

Main grape of Bairrada?

Answer 1

Baga

Question 2

Main attributes of the Baga grape?

Answer 2

High acid

High tannin

Red cherry, cranberrie and plum

Question 3

Issue with growing in Bairrada?

Answer 3

High rainfall

Baga may not ripen

Question 4

Bairrada Climate?

Answer 4

Mild, maritime climate

Question 5

Bairrada soils?

Answer 5

Fertile and alluvial in the west

limestone/clay on the slopes

Question 6

Bairrada trellising systems?

Answer 6

Traditionally single stake bush vine

Guyot with replacement can more recently

Question 7

Wines labelled Baga Classico must contain?

Answer 7

min 50% Baga

min 85% blend of grapes that include Baga, Touriga, Jaen, Camarate and Alfrocheiro

Question 8

Main white grapes of Bairrada?

Answer 8

Maria Gomes
Arinto
Cercial
Bical

Question 9

Why is Maria Gomes a favoured grape of Bairrad and Portugal?

Answer 9

Early ripening meaning its favourable in damp climates like Bairrada.

Can also produce high yields

Question 10

Maria Gomes characteristics as a wine?

Answer 10

Med+ acid

Citrus and floral characters

Question 11

General reputation of Bairrada whites?

Answer 11

Generally good with a few very good examples

Question 12

Important producer of Bairrada whites?

Answer 12

Filipa Pato & William Wouters