Casa De Saima Garrafeira

Notes - Perhaps the model Bairrada property. Ancient vines, harvesting by hand, treading by foot and subsequent fermentation in lagares, precedes ageing in 100 year old casks. Whites, meanwhile, are fermented in stainless steel, and rarely see oak. Graca currently farms 20 hectares, split across 12 plots, including half of the famous Vinha da Corga vineyard. Winemakers: Graca Miranda (owner). The old vines of Saima provide wonderfully concentrated Baga grapes, which are still trodden and fermented in lagares, before ageing in 100 year old casks. This is possibly the most refined of the G’s since the legendary 1991. Stacks of sappy black fruit flavours and powerful yet elegant tannin base. Great balance and length. Best after 2010.
 
     

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