The wines of Dão are a celebration of the unique diversity and quality of this demarcated region, rooted in mountainous landscapes and varied microclimates that create wines with a distinct personality. With complex and elegant flavors, the red, white, rosé, and sparkling wines of Dão reflect the excellence of distinct terroirs, from the central area influenced by the Dão River to the flatter southern areas and the peripheral zones dominated by the Serra da Estrela and Caramulo mountains. Produced from indigenous grape varieties such as Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz, and Jaen for the reds, and Encruzado, Malvasia Fina, and Bical for the whites, the wines of Dão are recognized for their structure and freshness. These grapes endow the wines with deep notes of ripe fruits and spices, coupled with a balanced acidity that promises a memorable tasting experience.
Quinta da Alameda Parcelas Encruzado White
Quinta da Alameda Parcelas Encruzado White is a wine exclusively produced from Encruzado grapes, grown at Quinta da Alameda, capturing the identity and minerality of Dão whites. With a limited production of 2,400 bottles, this wine showcases a unique authenticity.
It presents a bright, clear citrus color, offering an aromatic explosion, starting with tropical notes that evolve into citrus nuances. On the palate, it stands out for its sharp acidity, freshness, and minerality, with a long, spicy, and citrusy finish.
Fermented at 16ºC and aged in stainless steel for 7 months, this wine is ideal for those seeking a pure expression of the Encruzado variety, with a potential aging period of 2 to 6 years. It pairs perfectly with seafood and fish dishes.
It presents a bright, clear citrus color, offering an aromatic explosion, starting with tropical notes that evolve into citrus nuances. On the palate, it stands out for its sharp acidity, freshness, and minerality, with a long, spicy, and citrusy finish.
Fermented at 16ºC and aged in stainless steel for 7 months, this wine is ideal for those seeking a pure expression of the Encruzado variety, with a potential aging period of 2 to 6 years. It pairs perfectly with seafood and fish dishes.
Quinta dos Carvalhais Alfrocheiro Special Edition Red
Quinta dos Carvalhais Alfrocheiro Special Edition Red 2019 is a sophisticated and limited-edition wine crafted from the Alfrocheiro grape variety It boasts a vibrant ruby color and complex aromas of red fruits, spices, and subtle oak notes from barrel aging.
On the palate, it is elegant and balanced, with smooth tannins and well-integrated acidity, providing a long and harmonious finish. This wine pairs beautifully with grilled meats, aged cheeses, and traditional Portuguese dishes.
Perfect for those seeking a unique and authentic wine, Quinta dos Carvalhais Alfrocheiro Special Editon Red is an excellent choice for special occasions, offering a rich and distinctive oenological experience.
Casa da Passarella O Fugitivo Tinto Cão Red
Discover Casa da Passarella O Fugitivo Tinto Cão Tinto, a wine that revives the ancestral winemaking traditions of Dão. This single-varietal Tinto-Cão, from the Serra da Estrela sub-region, stands out for its delicate aroma and unique structure, reflecting the rich history of this grape.
Originating from vineyards on poor granite soils, this wine undergoes spontaneous fermentation in granite lagares with partial stem inclusion. The extended aging in 500-liter barrels, both new and second-use, for 24 months, followed by bottle aging, imparts unparalleled complexity.
With a light color and aromas of red fruits with vegetal notes, Casa da Passarella O Fugitivo Tinto Cão Tinto offers a delicate palate with well-presented tannins and great persistence. Ready to be enjoyed now, it also has remarkable aging potential in the bottle, making it perfect for true connoisseurs of unique wines.
Casa da Passarella O Fugitivo Tinta Amarela Red
Experience the ancestral essence of Dão with Casa da Passarella O Fugitivo Tinta Amarela Red. This 2018 single-varietal wine stands out for the delicate aroma and distinctive structure of Tinta Amarela, a historic grape that has enriched the wines of old vineyards in the region.
Sourced from Serra da Estrela, where the mountain climate and poor granite soil impart unique characteristics, this red wine undergoes spontaneous fermentation in granite lagars with partial stem inclusion. Aging in 500-liter barrels, both new and second-use, for 24 months, followed by bottle aging, enhances its sophisticated profile.
With a light color and complex aroma featuring vegetal notes and spices, including black pepper, Casa da Passarella O Fugitivo Tinta Amarela Red offers perfect balance on the palate and a long finish. Ready to be enjoyed now, it also has great aging potential in the bottle.
Bacalhôa Encruzado White
Discover Bacalhôa Encruzado White, a winemaking jewel from the Quinta da Garrida vineyards, at the foot of Serra da Estrela, the heart of the Dão region. In this unique terroir, the granite soil gives the wine a distinctive minerality, highlighted by a vibrant freshness and an exceptional ability to accompany diverse gastronomy.
Through careful winemaking techniques, including skin maceration and fermentation at controlled temperatures, this wine captures the pure essence of the Encruzado grape variety, ennobled by partial fermentation in French oak barrels.
Presenting a subtle greenish-yellow color, Bacalhôa Encruzado White reveals an intense and delicate aroma, with notes of white-fleshed fruits and soft toast, complemented by a refined taste structure through battonage. Its balanced palate, with a long finish and mineral notes, highlights the complexity, elegance and aging potential of this wine. Perfect to accompany light meats, fatty fish or seafood salads, Bacalhôa Encruzado Branco is a sublime choice for those who appreciate wines with character, refinement and a deep connection to their terroir.
Textura da Estrela Tinta Pinheira
Discover Textura da Estrela Tinta Pinheira, a unique wine from Serra da Estrela, grown at 450 meters of altitude on granite soils. This 35-year-old vineyard gives life to Tinta Pinheira, or Rufete, a rare grape variety that gives distinction to this Dão nectar.
Vinified using a method that combines whole and de-stemmed bunches, it ferments in stainless steel with minimal extraction, followed by 16 months in 225 liter barrels. This artisanal process highlights the purity and complexity of the wine.
It presents a luminous color, reddish pink, fruity aromas with touches of spices such as cloves and vegetal nuances. In the mouth, it surprises with its balanced acidity, notable minerality and delicate tannins. Textura da Estrela Tinta Pinheira is an invitation to explore the essence and elegance of Dão.
Dona Sancha Red 2021
Discover Dona Sancha Red 2021, a wine that captures the essence of the Dão region. Produced in vineyards located in Silgueiros, 325 meters above sea level and facing east, on granite soils, this wine is a testament to the exceptional quality of the region.
Vinification takes place in stainless steel vats, with the temperature carefully controlled between 22º and 24ºC, for 16 days, followed by a 12-month aging period in stainless steel vats and 6 months in the bottle, ensuring maturity and balance.
Dona Sancha Red 2021 has a vibrant ruby color. On the nose, black fruit and jam stand out, complemented by vegetal notes typical of the Jaen variety. In the mouth, it surprises with its freshness, fine tannins and spicy nuances. With a medium structure, this wine offers a long and persistent finish, marking each tasting with a memorable experience.
Quinta da Alameda Torreão Red
Discover Quinta da Alameda Torreão Red, an exceptional wine produced with the Touriga Nacional and Alfrocheiro grape varieties, which reflect the identity and elegance of Dão red wines.
Vinified using traditional methods, the grapes are harvested manually and subjected to careful maceration and fermentation. Part of the wine ages in used French oak barrels, acquiring complexity.
This red has a light color, characteristic of the Alfrocheiro grape variety. On the nose, floral and forest notes merge with red fruits and bergamot from Touriga Nacional. The wood is subtle, with nuances of dried fruits.
In the mouth, it is an elegant wine, with present but velvety tannins and an acidity that adds freshness. Intense and long lasting, Quinta da Alameda Torreão Red is a wine that enchants with its personality.
Quinta da Alameda Torreão Rosé
Discover Quinta da Alameda Torreão Rosé, an exceptional wine produced exclusively with the Pinot Noir grape variety, which defines the philosophy of a perfect rosé.
The grapes are harvested manually and vinified using traditional methods. The must ferments at a controlled temperature and the wine remains in stainless steel vats, acquiring freshness and elegance.
This rosé has a bright peachy pink color and an explosive nose, with notes of violet, red fruits and lime. In the mouth, the intensity of the strawberry combines with a refreshing acidity and a velvety texture.
Quinta da Alameda Torreão Rosé is a long and addictive wine, which envelops the palate with its lightness and aromatic complexity, perfect for relaxed moments.
Quinta da Alameda Torreão White
Discover Quinta da Alameda Torreão White, an exceptional white wine produced with Encruzado and Arinto grapes, which reflect the identity and minerality of Dão wines.
Vinified using traditional methods, the grapes are harvested manually and fermented in oak barrels, where they remain for 10 months with regular batonnage, acquiring complexity and elegance.
This wine has a bright and clear yellow color. On the nose, intense citrus aromas give way to resinous notes of Encruzado. In the mouth, the acidity is enveloped by the elegant texture of the wood, resulting in a rich, intense, full and deep wine.
Quinta da Alameda Torreão Branco is the perfect companion to Portuguese gastronomy, a wine that enchants with its balance and character.
Quinta da Alameda Red
Discover Quinta da Alameda Red, an exceptional wine produced exclusively with Touriga Nacional grapes, from an old vineyard that is around 80 years old.
Vinified using traditional techniques, such as foot treading and fermentation in a press, this wine is aged in French oak barrels, acquiring a unique complexity.
Notes of red fruits, such as blackberry, strawberry and raspberry, combine with floral touches and a subtle presence of wood. A greedy and delicate wine, but robust and tenacious, with very present tannins and a long aftertaste.
Quinta da Alameda Red is a Dão wine, with a perfect balance that invites you to sip after sip, without tiring the palate.
Druida Encruzado Vinha da Pedra Azul White
Discover Druida Encruzado Vinha da Pedra Azul White, an exceptional wine from unique vineyards located on a plateau 500 meters above sea level on the right bank of the Dão River.
This unique wine is born from a plot with blue granite mother rock, giving it a distinct and captivating personality. Alcoholic and malolactic fermentation takes place in raw concrete eggs, an artisanal process that highlights their complexity.
For 9 months, the wine rests on the lees in the same eggs, acquiring a silky texture and intense aromas. Discover Druida Encruzado Vinha da Pedra Azul White and embark on an unforgettable winemaking experience.
