Senha Baga - Triangle Wines
In Portugal, pretty much like any other wine country in Europe, you tend to drink what's available in your region. I am from Montijo, a city on the south side of the Rio Tejo (Tagus River) and what we have available there is usually the big bold reds that most likely your grandad bought from a friend of a friend who makes wine and sells it in a 5 litre jug. Oh yeah... as good as you can imagine. Of course times have changed and this is not necessarily the case anymore. Thank goodness!!!
When I started my wine career 5 years (ish) ago in the UK, I was just gobsmacked by the variety of styles you get from the north of Portugal. I know it sounds terrible, but its the truth. Specially at my age, I moved to England when I was 21 so you can imagine what I drunk before that was that good old 'vinho carrascão' which pretty much translates to 'rough wine' and there's no abv control for that matter.
Eventually I came across Baga, a grape varietal that grows predominantly in Bairrada DOC and Dão regions. This is a stunner of a grape and you can do so much with it. One of the first great examples I drunk was this Senha from Triangle Wines.
Look at the colour, it is bright and so inviting. If you are a lover of Pinot Noir or Nebbiolo this is a great alternative if you want to try something different.
Food pairing: As you see I have had a glass (possibly a bottle) with some cured meats, kalamata olives and loads of butter. Loved every bite of it!
It has in fact been a little while since I have drunk this precious number so I am not quite sure where you can find it. I am sure google will be happy to help you!
Chat soon,
Vanessa
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