The region of Bairrada was a land of conquerors, of fights between Christians and Arabs, early in the formation of Portugal, when the capital of the kingdom was Coimbra and the path was towards the south. But their vineyards serenely watched all these past convulsions, because its fruits have always been appreciated. Also for this reason, the export of wine to foreign countries began early.

During the ripening period of the grapes, this region registers a great thermal amplitude, sometimes the difference reaches the 20ºC. This phenomenon is responsible for maintaining the acidity of the grapes, giving freshness to the wines that result from them..

Bairrada is a land of many and good wines, made with varieties of high quality, such as Baga, in the red wines, and Bical, in the white wines. Baga is the dominant red variety. Recently, the DOC of Bairrada has been allowed to plant international varieties, such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Merlot and Pinot Noir, which share the lands with other national varieties, such as Touriga Nacional or Tinta Roriz. The white variety Fernão Pires (of the region named Maria Gomes) is the most planted. There also the varieties Arinto, Rabo de Ovelha, Cercial e Chardonnay. The whites of this region are delicate and aromatic. The sparkling wines of the region are used as appetizers or in the local cuisine.