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Bairrada is a Portuguese wine region located in the Beira province of Portugal, borded to the north by Lafões IPR and to the east by Dão DOC. Bairrada has the highest wine classification as a Denominação de Origem Controlada (DOC), and is located near the Atlantic Ocean, which climate has a moderated effect. The name “Bairrada” is originated from “Barros” (Clay) due to the clayey soils of the region, an important characteristic of the winery region. Classified in 1979 as an ancient winery region, the wine from Bairrada is known for its deep colored tannic red wine that often have bell pepper and the black currant flavors as well its emerging rosé production. The wines grow exposed to the sun favouring the further maturity of the grapes. Bairrada produces mainly table, white, and red wines, and the region has a few principal grape varieties including red casts Baga, Alfrocheiro, Camarate, Castelão, Jaen, Touriga Nacional, Aragonez; and white casts Maria Gomes, Arinto, Bical, Cercial, Rabo de Ovelha, Verdelho. The red wine production involves picking the grapes by hand or machine, destemming and crushing, involving the mixture of individual berries, whole bunches, stems, and leaves, originating the must. The must is pumped to a vessel, or a tank made of stainless steel, or an oak vat, for fermentation. With the purpose to prevent oxidation, it is added Sulphur Dioxide when the grapes arrive at the winery, and some winemakers prefer to chill the must to around 10°C (50°F), to allow a period of pre-fermentation maceration ("cold soaking"), of between one and four days. The inoculation and fermentation process to start the alcoholic fermentation, in which sugars present in the must are converted into alcohol with carbon dioxide and heat as by-products. After this process, occurs the separation of solid and liquid phases, where skins float to the surface, forming a cap. Fermentation produces heat and it needs to be controlled by different refrigeration systems to prowl the temperature of 25-28°C; 77-82.4°F. The density and temperature of the fermentation is checked once or twice per day, with the objective to be proportional to the sugar content, falling each day as the sugar is converted into alcohol. A second microbiological transformation commonly takes place after the alcoholic fermentation of red wines, and the red wine is usually racked (decanted) off its lees (dead yeast cells and other solids). Most red wine is aged in stainless-steel or concrete tanks, or in small or large oak barrels for some period before bottling, though this can vary from a few days, up to 18 months or more. Finally the red wine pass through undergo fining, which is designed to clarify the wine and sometimes to correct faults such as excess tannin, and then are filtered to eliminate any remaining yeast cells and bacteria, and then bottled.

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Filipa Pato Território Vivo Red Wine
Filipa Pato Território Vivo Red Wine
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Filipa Pato Território Vivo 2020 Red Wine

€17.50
Wine House Portugal ,
5/ 5
<p>Filipa Pato and William Wouters is a magical wife and husband collaboration. Their philosophy is simple: create authentic wines without make-up, they express the true nature of the vineyards from which they come</p>
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Filipa Pato Território Vivo Red Wine
Caves São João Lote Especial Red Wine
Caves São João Lote Especial Red Wine
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Caves São João Lote Especial 2018 Red Wine

€10.20
Wine House Portugal ,
5/ 5
<p>Convincing avant-gardism and tradition, Caves São João began the creation of sparkling wines in the year 30 and in 1959 the production and commercialization of bottled quality wines</p>
6224
Caves São João Lote Especial Red Wine
Caves São João Baga and Touriga Nacional Red Wine
Caves São João Baga and Touriga Nacional Red Wine

    Caves São João Baga and Touriga Nacional 2015 Red Wine

    €11.85
    Wine House Portugal ,
    5/ 5
    <p>Convincing avant-gardism and tradition, Caves São João began the creation of sparkling wines in the year 30 and in 1959 the production and commercialization of bottled quality wines</p>
    6225
    Caves São João Baga and Touriga Nacional Red Wine
    Quinta do Poço do Lobo Reserva 6Red Wine
    Quinta do Poço do Lobo Reserva 6Red Wine

      Quinta do Poço do Lobo Reserva 2019 Red Wine

      €19.80
      Wine House Portugal ,
      5/ 5
      <p>Convincing avant-gardism and tradition, Caves São João began the creation of sparkling wines in the year 30 and in 1959 the production and commercialization of bottled quality wines</p>
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      Quinta do Poço do Lobo Reserva 6Red Wine
      Frei João Reserva Red Wine
      Frei João Reserva Red Wine

        Frei João Reserva 2018 Red Wine

        €12.50
        Wine House Portugal ,
        5/ 5
        <p>Convincing avant-garde and tradition, Caves São João began in the year 30 the creation of sparkling wines and in 1959 the production and commercialization of national and international quality bottled wines.</p>
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        Frei João Reserva Red Wine
        Campolargo Red Wine
        Campolargo Red Wine

          Campolargo 2017 Red Wine

          €38.85
          Wine House Portugal ,
          5/ 5
          <p>Campolargo Pinot Noir is the ideal companion of game dishes.</p>
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          Campolargo Red Wine
          Follies Touriga Nacional 2015 Red Wine
          Follies Touriga Nacional 2015 Red Wine

            Follies Touriga Nacional 2015 Red Wine

            €9.10
            Wine House Portugal ,
            5/ 5
            <p>Aveleda Follies Touriga Nacional presents deep purple color. In the nose, the cassis, cherry and chocolate notes are evident and well integrated with wood notes. In the mouth this is a full bodied, balanced and elegant wine, with obvious notes of blackberries, figs and spices, complemented with firm and round tannins. The end is long and presents a creamy sensation.</p>
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            Follies Touriga Nacional 2015 Red Wine
            Casa de Saima 2017 Red Wine
            Casa de Saima 2017 Red Wine

              Casa de Saima 2017 Red Wine

              €7.80
              Wine House Portugal ,
              5/ 5
              <p>Connected to the production of quality wines Casa de Saima is located in the center of the demarcated region of Bairrada with 20 hectares of vineyard</p> <p></p> <p></p>
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              Casa de Saima 2017 Red Wine
              Casa de Saima Reserva 2017 Red Wine
              Casa de Saima Reserva 2017 Red Wine

                Casa de Saima Reserva 2017 Red Wine

                €14.95
                Wine House Portugal ,
                5/ 5
                <p>Connected to the production of quality wines Casa de Saima is located in the center of the demarcated region of Bairrada with 20 hectares of vineyard, </p> <p></p>
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                Casa de Saima Reserva 2017 Red Wine
                Kompassus Reserva Red Wine
                Kompassus Reserva Red Wine

                  Kompassus Reserva 2019 Red Wine

                  €14.85
                  Wine House Portugal ,
                  5/ 5
                  <p>Since 2005 the company is called Kompassus, and still has a philosophy of wine production based on roots and family traditions. It is dedicated to the production of wines of excellence sustained by organic production methods and sustainable viticulture practices. The company is owned by João Póvoa, an ophthalmologist by profession, but a farmer by passion</p>
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                  Kompassus Reserva Red Wine
                  São Domingos Colheita Red Wine
                  São Domingos Colheita Red Wine
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                  São Domingos Colheita 2017 Red Wine

                  €5.15
                  Wine House Portugal ,
                  5/ 5
                  <p>Since 1937, the São Domingos Caves produce sparkling wines, spirits and Bairrada and Dão wines</p>
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                  São Domingos Colheita Red Wine
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