cigar box and violets leading into a long
spends 24 hours in earthen ovens
soft and round on the palate
and they are proud to promote autonomy and economic independence for their partners in Oaxaca and across borders
Left to settle for another 2 weeks then pressed into tank for 3 months on lees
Sidonio d Sousa, Bairrada, Reserva Tinto, Portugal, 750mL Blanco / Plata cigar box and violets leadingIt is elegant, robust, and just a tiny bit broody. However, the cherried fruit is quite fresh (with a hint of salt) giving this wine an extra lift (and a lighter bodied feel), in some ways a very typical Baga from the Bairrada. Green bell pepper notes are still present, and tannins are there but soft, leaving us a silky finish with beautiful finesse.