COLOUR
Rosé
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2025
GRAPE
Baga
PRODUCER
Alagoa 1919
REGION
Algarve
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Intensity
Tannins
Low
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Alagoa 1919 is a forward-thinking project based in Portugal's southern Algarve region, dedicated to reviving historical viticultural practices and exploring unconventional grape varieties in the warm maritime climate. This unique bottling features Baga, a grape native to the cool, damp northern region of Bairrada, transplanted to the sun-drenched soils of the Algarve. By utilizing clay amphorae (ânforas) for aging, the producer honors ancient Roman winemaking traditions while crafting a contemporary, terroir-driven rosé that challenges conventional Portuguese wine styles.
ALCOHOL
12.5%
AVG. PRICE
€18
STYLE
Natural
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
10-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Baga is highly unusual in the warm Algarve, traditionally thriving in the cool, maritime climate of Bairrada.
Fact 02
The wine is aged in clay amphorae (ânforas), an ancient Roman technique experiencing a modern revival in Portugal.
Fact 03
Alagoa 1919 references the historical name of the Lagoa area in Algarve, a region with deep winemaking roots dating back centuries.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Baga grapes are hand-harvested early in the morning to preserve their natural high acidity. After a gentle whole-cluster pressing with minimal skin contact to achieve a delicate pale pink hue, the juice is fermented using native yeasts. The wine is then aged in traditional clay amphorae (ânforas). This porous vessel allows for slow, controlled micro-oxygenation, which rounds out the grape's naturally sharp edges and builds a textured, mineral-driven mouthfeel without imparting any oak flavors.
