Top 100 wines of Dão
Discover the top 100 best wines of Dão of Dão as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the wines that are popular of Dão and the best vintages to taste in this region.
Discovering the wine region of Dão
"Burgundy of Portugal": elegance and finesse at altitude. Signature Touriga Nacional as red: deep and perfumed with signature notes of violet, blackberry, black cherry, bergamot and pine resin, fine tannins and freshness drawn taut. Blended with fruity Alfrocheiro, supple Jaen (Mencía) and structured Tinta Roriz. Encruzado whites, a Portuguese reference: ample and mineral (pear, honey, hazelnut, age-worthy).
Also Bical and Cercial. ~20,000 ha in Beira Alta, schist-granite hills at 400-700 m.
Discover the grape variety: Malvasia Fina
Structured, aromatic dry whites with a pale golden robe, an ample palate and moderate acidity, showing signature aromas of yellow fruits (pear, peach, apricot), white flowers (acacia), almond and schist mineral notes. Fine ageing potential. A traditional component of Douro DOC and Dão DOC whites and white Port. A Portuguese variety of the Malvasia family, widely grown in north-eastern Portugal.
Food and wine pairing with a wine of Dão
wines from the region of Dão go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of barbecue burger, pastasotto pepper merguez (risotto style pasta) or giant paella cooked on a wood fire.
