Lavradores de Feitoria launches Bagos brand with Riesling

From Douro and with the signature of the Lavradores de Feitoria consortium, a new brand is now inaugurated – and, for now, a wine –, which gains its name from part of one of this producer’s best-known brands: Conversations de Três Bagos and, from now on , also from Bagos. A name created to give substance to monovarieties and/or more experimental wines, thus showing the characteristics of the grapes. .

Starting the Bagos brand, a Riesling from the 2017 harvest, created by winemaker Paulo Ruão, in close collaboration with Raúl Pereira and Margarida Martins, responsible for production and viticulture, respectively. «In the universe of the 20 farms that give life to Lavradores de Feitoria and its approximately 600 hectares, there is a lot for us to explore. When it comes to white grapes, we have the privilege of having at Casa se Mateus, in Vila Real, a kind of testing ground, from where we will experiment with various white varieties, resulting in wines that reflect the commitment between the Douro terroir and the quality of the chosen varieties, if not autochthonous», says Paulo Ruão. It is precisely there that the grapes for this Bagos Riesling 2017 originate. Vinified only in stainless steel vats, it is a fresh, mineral and elegant white, in which white fruit stands out and a seared touch, so typical of the variety and more evident with the evolution in bottle.

Bagos Riesling 2017 has a very clear and lively lemon straw color. From look to taste, we are faced with a white wine with a fine and elegant aroma. At first impact, fresh aroma of white-fleshed fruit and some floral notes, accompanied by a petroleum touch, very characteristic of the variety and highly praised by Riesling fans. The mouth is fresh, adding minerality. It presents fruit flavors, such as pear and some pineapple, supported by good acidity, which provides an excellent balance. Quite harmonious, it promises good evolution. To drink as an aperitif, alone, or at the table, with cold starters, lean fish, grilled fish, seafood, Asian dishes with spicy touches and some cheeses. Now on the market, with an RRP of €18.

Aware of the capacity of its grapes for white wine production, Lavradores de Feitoria is committed to launching new references. With other wines in the pipeline, for now, it’s time to enjoy this Riesling from the 2017 harvest, released in the last six years, but always with a fresh and elegant touch.