Vinalia x Campolargo, Tinto

The Campolargo family can trace their winegrowing heritage in Bairrada back to the 1920s, when patriarch Martinho first cultivated grapes in the region. It was not until the 2000 vintage when his grandsons launched the Campolargo label. The Campolargo family was instrumental in the expansion of Bairrada’s wine laws to include a larger suite of grapes beyond Baga. They bottle a wide assortment of still and sparkling wines ranging from wonderfully classic in style to excitingly inventive.

Recognized as one of Portugal’s finest wine regions—a hotbed of young, innovative talent and capable of yielding Portuguese reds of unparalleled elegance—Bairrada’s winegrowing history begins with Roman plantings. Most famous for the red Baga, the region has also greatly diversified, welcoming a portfolio of indigenous Portuguese grapes, both white and red. Bairrada is largely defined by its Atlantic influence, and winegrowers often talk of a maritime taste to their wines.

Baga, whose name means “berry” in Portuguese, likely originated in the Dão region before thriving in Bairrada, where it accounts for 90% of red grape plantings. Often compared to Nebbiolo for its light color, high tannins, and acidity, Baga produces wines with remarkable aging potential. Castelão, Portugal’s most planted grape variety, is a versatile natural cross of Cayetana Blanca and Alfrocheiro, thriving across multiple regions. Its full-bodied profile and deep pigmentation make it an excellent blending partner for Baga and other indigenous varieties.