Granite hills and elegant, Burgundian-minded Portuguese reds.
Surrounded by mountains that block Atlantic rain and continental heat, Dão is a granite plateau known for fresh, elegant reds from Touriga Nacional, Jaen (Mencía) and Alfrocheiro, and for the textured white grape Encruzado.
Country
Portugal
Climate
Moderate, mountain-sheltered
Key grapes
Touriga Nacional, Mencía
Areas to know
3
Sub-regions and appellations you'll see on the label.
Serra da Estrela
Mountain range shaping the climate
Silgueiros
Classic granite subregion
Nelas
Centre of production
Local classics and safe bets.
Say it at the table
“Dão is Portugal's elegant side — fresh, floral reds with fine tannins, lighter than the Douro.”
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