Filipa Pato & William Wouters, DNMC Baga, Bairrada, 2021

Fragrant, with violets, freshly pureed sweet raspberry, fleshier damson and a hint of earthy blackcurrant. The fruit deftly balances Baga’s sharp acidity. White pepper and pine needle forest floor aromatics bring delicious nuance. Lifted, so buoyant, with translucent fruit, the finish almost floats away. Unoaked, this light red offers a masterclass in infusion over extraction.