Introduction

Marquês de Marialva Confirmado Baga 1995, is a historic and limited-release red wine from the Bairrada region of Portugal. Produced by Adega de Cantanhede, this wine is part of the "Confirmado" series, which features exceptionally aged library releases that have been "confirmed" for quality before being re-released to the market.

The 1995 vintage was aged in the winery's cellars for 28 years before its release in late 2024, making it a rare "monument" to the aging potential of the Baga grape.

Wine Description

Appellation: Bairrada D.O.C., Portugal
Grape Variety: 100% Baga
Color: An evolved ruby color with significant brownish and garnet tones, showing its long maturity.
Aromatic Profile: A complex and intense bouquet featuring notes of toasted nuts, cigar smoke, roasted coffee, and cocoa. It also displays secondary characteristics of leather, tar, pine needles (caruma), and dried leaves.
Palate: Full-bodied and structured yet remarkably fluid. It offers flavors of stewed fruits, raspberry, and hints of black pepper and mushroom.
Structure: The wine maintains high acidity—a hallmark of the Baga variety—with tannins that have become rounded and silky over three decades of aging.
Alcohol (ABV): 13.5%
Service: Recommended to be served at 18°C.

The "Confirmado" Process

The name "Confirmado" refers to the winery's rigorous selection process for these library releases:

Bottles are retrieved from long-term cellar storage.
Each bottle is individually checked (confirmed) for suitability and quality.
The original corks are replaced with new, high-quality natural corks to ensure many more years of life in the cellar.

Food Pairing

Due to its complexity and "gastronomic dryness," this wine pairs exceptionally well with rich, savory traditional dishes:

Meats: Roasted or stewed red meats and game (such as the traditional Bairrada suckling pig).
Cheese: Medium-aged or cured cheeses.

Baga Collection

Luis Pato Vinha Pan 2018

Marques de Marialva Confirmado Baga 1995