Quinta do Poço do Lobo Baga and Pinot Noir Sparkling

Quinta do Poço do Lobo Baga and Pinot Noir Sparkling is a Portuguese sparkling wine (espumante) from Bairrada, made from the local Baga grape and Pinot Noir at the estate of Caves São João. Bairrada is Portugal's home of fine bubbles, and this is a lovely bottle to open when you want something with more character than an everyday fizz.

Tasting notes

Baga from Bairrada is known for its bright acidity and red-fruit notes, and Pinot Noir adds finesse and roundness. In traditional-method sparkling wines, the time on the lees brings toasty, buttery notes and a creamy mousse. Expect a fresh attack, red fruit, a fine texture and good length.

Food pairing

The classic match is leitão à Bairrada, the region's crisp roast suckling pig. It also loves salgadinhos, fried seafood, sushi and grilled prawns.

About Quinta do Poço do Lobo and Caves São João

Caves São João was founded in 1920 by the brothers José, Manuel and Albano Costa and is the oldest family wine company still working in Anadia, in Bairrada. Its sparkling wines are made by the traditional method, with a second fermentation in the bottle.

Good to know

• Serve at 6-8 °C. With a sparkling wine stopper, keeps 1 to 2 days in the fridge.
• 75 cl bottle, Bairrada, Baga and Pinot Noir.
• A good bottle for a celebration or an aperitif with friends. Ask us about it at our bar in Graça.