Really enjoyed this write up!! I didn't get the chance to taste Bical while in Bairrada surprisingly, but I had some fab traditional method sparkling wines made with Baga. Need to check out some of these recommended bottles. Thanks!
You are right, I have never heard of it! Even when going to Portuguese tastings in America, I have never had a wine made from the Bical grape...thanks to you, I will seek it out now!
Nice lesson on the Bical grape! We did some wine tasting in Nelas Portugal recently and our server mentioned that the Bairrada region is underrated but produces some exceptional wines. I have a Bairrada vinho tinto in the wine refrigerator and a sparkling Bairrada Baga. I'll be on the lookout for more wines with the Bical varietal! -CW
Really enjoyed this write up!! I didn't get the chance to taste Bical while in Bairrada surprisingly, but I had some fab traditional method sparkling wines made with Baga. Need to check out some of these recommended bottles. Thanks!
Thanks so much, Nikki! But I mean baga is a great grape also ;)
You are right, I have never heard of it! Even when going to Portuguese tastings in America, I have never had a wine made from the Bical grape...thanks to you, I will seek it out now!
Nice lesson on the Bical grape! We did some wine tasting in Nelas Portugal recently and our server mentioned that the Bairrada region is underrated but produces some exceptional wines. I have a Bairrada vinho tinto in the wine refrigerator and a sparkling Bairrada Baga. I'll be on the lookout for more wines with the Bical varietal! -CW
Oh I love that! I really love Bairrada wines. Let me know what you find!
I will!