Caminhos Cruzados Dão D.O.C. Red
GRAPE VARIETIES
Touriga Nacional, Alfrocheiro Preto, Tinta Roriz & Jaen
TASTING NOTES
A blend of very characterful varieties typical of the Dão region, which give rise to a wine with fresh and fruity aromas, where a slight aging of part of the wines that make up the lot in French oak barrels added body, presence and complexity, without compromising the traditional elegance and smoothness that are the hallmark of the reds of this region. It should be served at a temperature between 16 to 18ºC.
Caminhos Cruzados Dão D.O.C. White
GRAPE VARIETIES
Encruzado, Cerceal-White and Malvasia-fina
TEST RESULTS
A blend of three white Dão grape varieties, where the aim is to combine the different characteristics of the grape varieties that compose it in order to achieve balance and harmony, as well as a gastronomic aptitude that characterize the good white wines of this region. In a nutshell: elegant, fresh and vibrant! By aging part of the Encruzado batch in French oak barrels, the aim was to reinforce its complexity, as well as its volume and structure.
PAIRING
Grilled fish, seafood, sushi. It should be served at a temperature between 8 to 10ºC.
Caminhos Cruzados Dão D.O.C. Red
GRAPE VARIETIES
Touriga Nacional & Black Alfrocheiro
TASTING NOTES
A blend of two emblematic Dão grape varieties, in a classic combination where Touriga Nacional reveals its full potential, with its gently floral and fruity components, and its lush and dense structure in the mouth, refreshed by the fluidity and delicacy of Alfrocheiro. A set in which the notes of French oak wood where it was aged are very well integrated.
Terras de Santar Dão D.O.C. Red
GRAPE VARIETIES
A blend of natives Portuguese varieties: Touriga Nacional, Alfrocheiro, Jaen, Tinta Roriz.
TASTING NOTES
Vivid ruby red, with fresh berry fruit and a hint of clove spice. The region of Dao is the 'Burgundy' of Portugal. Why? Terroir-driven boutique producers working in a cooler, suprisingly green climes of the rugged Dão. South of Douro and surrounded by mountains, it is a much greener and cooler vision than the classic image of Portugal brings to mind. Likewise the reds of Dão rely on elegance and finesse rather than power and robustness. A wine which shows the incredible quality price ratio that Portugal can offer to adventurous wine lovers.
