{"product_id":"marques-de-marialva-confirmado-baga-1995","title":"Marques de Marialva Confirmado Baga 1995","description":"\u003ch3\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMarquês 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWine Description\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppellation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bairrada D.O.C., Portugal\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape Variety:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Baga\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e An evolved ruby color with significant brownish and garnet tones, showing its long maturity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAromatic Profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full-bodied and structured yet remarkably fluid. It offers flavors of stewed fruits, raspberry, and hints of black pepper and mushroom.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStructure:\u003c\/strong\u003e The wine maintains high acidity—a hallmark of the Baga variety—with tannins that have become rounded and silky over three decades of aging.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol (ABV):\u003c\/strong\u003e 13.5%\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eService:\u003c\/strong\u003e Recommended to be served at 18°C.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe \"Confirmado\" Process\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe name \"Confirmado\" refers to the winery's rigorous selection process for these library releases:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eBottles are retrieved from long-term cellar storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach bottle is individually checked (confirmed) for suitability and quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe original corks are replaced with new, high-quality natural corks to ensure many more years of life in the cellar.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDue to its complexity and \"gastronomic dryness,\" this wine pairs exceptionally well with rich, savory traditional dishes:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeats:\u003c\/strong\u003e Roasted or stewed red meats and game (such as the traditional Bairrada suckling pig).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCheese:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium-aged or cured cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"300231 - Fine Vine Imports Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43139027042391,"sku":"138836","price":318.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2479\/4148\/files\/Marques-de-Marialva-Confirmado.jpg?v=1778594534","url":"https:\/\/zyn.ca\/products\/marques-de-marialva-confirmado-baga-1995","provider":"ZYN THE WINE MARKET LTD.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}