COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Baga
PRODUCER
Giz by Luis Gomes
REGION
Bairrada
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Giz Vinhas Velhas Baga 2021 is a red wine from the Bairrada DOC in Portugal, produced by Giz by Luis Gomes. The wine is made from 100% Baga grapes sourced from centenary vineyards. The 'Vinhas Velhas' designation signifies that the grapes come from old vines, a core focus of the Giz by Luis Gomes project, which aims to preserve traditional vineyards. The name 'Giz' itself refers to chalk, highlighting the chalky soils where these ancient vines are planted. The Bairrada region, with its clay-limestone soils and maritime influence, is integral to the character of Baga wines.
ALCOHOL
13.0%
AVG. PRICE
€27
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Later
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Giz means chalk in Portuguese, referencing the chalky soils.
Fact 02
Vinhas Velhas means 'old vines', with this wine coming from centenary plots.
Fact 03
Baga is a key red grape of the Bairrada region.
Fact 04
The wine spent 20 months aging in French oak barrels.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Giz Vinhas Velhas Baga 2021 is produced from 100% Baga grapes. Following harvest, the wine undergoes fermentation, though specific details on vessels and temperatures are not provided. It is then aged for 20 months in French oak barrels. The winemaking approach is guided by a philosophy of preserving old vineyards and expressing the unique character derived from these centenary vines and their chalky terroir.
