Baga
A black variety, originally from Portugal
Summary
A small-berried and thick-skinned grape, often noted for its high and astringent tannin, it is most often used to provide structure to blends. It is a core grape of the famous Mateus Rosé
Important Wines
Regional Synonyms
- Carrasquenho
- Carrega Burros
Percentage of Plantings
Varietal Facts(2016 data)
Global Rank
97th
Global Plantings (%)
New World Plantings