2023 Caves Sao Joao Baga Novo, Bairrada, Portugal
Regular price $30.00
Unit price per
100% Baga
Albano, José, and Manuel Costa founded their winery in 1920, naming it after São João, the patron saint of the region of Bairrada. Initially, they set out to make Port wines, then in 1930 a new ruling prohibited the bottling of Port wines outside of the Vila Nova de Gaia area. They switched their focus to sparkling wine and gained a reputation for quality wines. In 2013, the Costa family began releasing library vintages from 1959 to 2000, showcasing the remarkable aging potential of their wines. Today, Caves São João remains the only Portuguese winery to offer such historic vintages commercially, blending tradition with continuous innovation.
The Caves São João Baga Novo wine is made from 100% Baga grapes, harvested at optimal ripeness to create a bright, low-alcohol wine. The winemaking approach is minimalist and non-interventionist, with a short maceration period, resulting in a wine that is vibrant, clear, intensely fresh, and elegantly refined. Notes of red fruits, strawberry, dried roses, and a hint of spices.