NV Quinta das Bágeiras Aguardente Bagaceira

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  4/22/2024 - forceberry wrote:

  An aguardente bagaceira distilled from the bagaços - ie. grape pomace - of pressed red grapes that have not been destemmed, immediately after finishing the red wine fermentation. The pomace is distilled in a column still, resulting in a quite neutral and very strong spirit. Bottled at the strength of 50% alcohol.
  
  Neutral, crystal-clear color. Surprisingly clean and mildly fruity nose - more on the neutral side than veering towards the grappa funk. Light-bodied, neutral and rather hot on the palate with vague fruity notes and some alcohol sweetness along with a rather punchy blast of boozy heat. The finish is hot, rather clean somewhat round with a mild white-fruited note and a hint of alcohol sweetness.
  
  A very clean, pure and neutral artisanal Bagaceira with great sense of purity and nice round overall character. An enjoyable digestif, although this kind of purity will probably speak more to the vodka drinkers - I would've welcomed a bit more grappa funk and some roughness around the edges! This is pretty much as pure as these grappa / bagaceira / marc spirits come, but admit I do I prefer something less neutral and a bit more characterful (and I might be in a minority with this view). Priced according to its quality at 17,50€ for a half-liter bottle.

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