The Bairrada region in Portugal is famous for producing highly structured and incredibly long living red wines. Quinta das Bágeiras is one of the absolute benchmarks of the area, strictly following traditional methods rather than giving in to modern commercial trends. Their Colheita Tinto is the perfect introduction to this uncompromising style. Fermented in traditional open stone troughs, this red wine is driven primarily by the notoriously difficult local Baga grape. It pours a deep, intense ruby colour and offers striking aromas of wild blackberry, dark plum, and a distinctly earthy, savoury edge. On the palate, it is wonderfully robust and structured. There is a serious backbone of tannin here, balanced beautifully by fresh, mouth watering acidity and a generous core of dark fruit. This is a traditional, no nonsense red wine that commands food. It is exactly the kind of bottle you want on the dining table alongside a slow cooked beef stew, a classic shepherd's pie, or a rich Sunday roast. An outstanding example of authentic winemaking from Portugal. [#intro]A genuinely authentic Portuguese red wine packed with dark forest fruit and a savoury finish...[/intro]