Rarissimo Bairrada Red Baga 2009

Heralded as the most awarded winemaker in Portugal, Osvaldo Amado is the owner and winemaker of Raríssimo wines. Amado wanted his wines, from both Bairraida and the Dão, to convey what nature conveys: immediate gratification as well as the test of patience. Raríssimo young wines are at least 5 years old, with an average release year of 2010. From Espumante to 20+ year old reds from the Dão, you are in for a rare experience.

Grapes are hand-harvested, carefully sorted and fully destemmed before a prolonged pre-fermentation cold skin maceration. Fermentation occurs in a traditional stone wine press. Aged for 24 months in French oak barrels (50% new, lightly toasted and 50% second-use).