Garrafeira
This is a Portuguese term referring to reserva wine that has specific aging requirements. Red wines must undergo at least three years aging in oak and bottle before release (2 years before bottling and 1 year after)..
Garrafeira: Portuguese for wine cellar. On a wine label, the term refers to a wine from Portugal that has been aged for at least two years in wood and for an additional year in the bottle. Garrafeira include some of the best Portuguese wines.
Garrafeira
Garrafeira is an intermediate vintage-dated style of Port made from the grapes of a single harvest that combines both the oxidative maturation of years in wood, with further reductive maturation in large glass carboys.
garrafeiraA Portuguese term that signifies a higher quality of wine. göncA barrel used for making Tokay (Hungary). generousA rich and often alcoholic wine is said to be generous.
Garrafeira - This term is used for wines which have particular qualities and are aged in cask or in bottle for a long time. It corresponds to the term reserve.
BAGA: Red wine grape widely grown in the Bairada DOC, Beiras region of Portugal. Produces acidic, tannic wines capable of aging well; especially the "garrafeira" (special reserve) versions.
Produces acidic, tannic wines capable of aging well; especially the "garrafeira" (special reserve) versions. Has several synonym names including Tinta Fina. In France it has the synonym names Grand Noir, Granoir and Garanoir.
Very susceptible to mildew/fungus diseases, requiring heat and clay-rich soils to thrive. Produces acidic, tannic wine blends capable of ageing well; especially the "garrafeira" (special reserve) versions.
 See also: Aged, Fermentation, Wine, White, Quality
  
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