2023 Caves São João "Baga Novo", Bairrada, Portugal 1LABOUT THIS WINE The Caves So Joo Baga Novo wine is made from 100% Baga grapes, harvested at optimal ripeness to create a bright, low alcohol wine. These vineyards are planted in Bairrada, literally translated from Portuguese as place of clay. Bairrada has a mild, maritime climate with abundant rainfall, which can make the rot prone Baga a difficult variety to grow, but also what gives the wines the acidity to age so well. The winemaking approach was

In the process

best known for their work in Crozes-Hermitage

biodynamic practices

Dittière has become a leading light in the Loire’s new wave

and is one of the very few Italian DOCs that cover two regions

only twice a year and very carefully in order to not do damage to the old roots

The more traditional “Pajoré” (50-60 year old vines) from the Treiso area is the epitome of elegant austerity

Examples include Ceylon cinnamon

Ameztoi owns twenty hectares of estate vineyards located in the most privileged position in the region

Jadot also has a project in Oregon

there is extreme care to select only low-vigor rootstock and the best massale Selection cuttings to graft

who was originally from Volnay