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DOC Dão White
The delicate peach blossom featured on the label is our way of transmitting the delightful floral and stone fruit aromas within, a scent we adore! So now, when friends lounge on our terrace overlooking the Serra de Estrela mountains, while nibbling on pan roasted almonds, we have a fabulous way to reinvigorate sunset conversations well into the morning.
View MoreIn the valley of Dão river lays Silgueiros region which dates back to 4000 years. Traces left by the Romans and Moors show that the wine was produced here long before the Christ. The Latin word “Silicarios” means a rocky region and indeed soils here are poor. This is the place where on small plots of land on 400m of altitude the growers take care of vines. Prunus is an expression of that work. Hand-picked grapes by families and neighbors, blended by us, give enchanting wine.
| Wine Region | Dão |
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| Grapes | Encruzado (50%), Cerceal Branco (15%), Malvasia Fina (15%) and Bical (15%) |
| Climate | Continental with maritime influence |
| Soil | Granite and clay |
| Viticulture | Single cordon Royat and guyot, 4500 to 6000 plants per hectare, 20 to 50 years old |
| Harvest | Hand harvest 2nd and 3rd week of September, 13º potential alcohol |
| Wine Making Technique | Concrete tank and stainless steel fermentation around 18 to 20 ºC, 2 to 6 hours of maceration |
| Oak Influence | None |
| Fining Material | Bentonite |
| Tasting notes | Well-rounded and harmonious with concentrated fruit flavours of peaches yellow plums, apricots and floral notes while mineral on the palate with long mouth-watering finish. Serve chilled with seafood, fresh fish and creamy pasta. |
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