Dão DOC (Portugal)
Dão DOC is a Portuguese wine region.
Typical grapes are Touriga Nacional.
Dão Flavors
Dark Berries, Black Fruit, and Plum are typical Dão flavors.
Herbs. Spices. Mint. Warm aftertaste. Chocolate. Mocha.
 Black Cherry |
 Blueberry |
 Blackberry |
 Plum |
 Herbs |
 Spices |
 Pepper |
 Mint |
Tertiary Flavors from Aging:
 Vanilla |
 Toast |
 Chocolate |
 Leather |
Dão Profile
Dão wines are full-bodied with deep fruit flavors, soft tannins, and good acidity:
| BODY: | Full |
| TANNINS: | Medium Plus |
| FRUIT: | Medium - High |
| ACIDITY: | Medium - High |
| ALCOHOL: | 13-15% ABV |
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Serving temperature: 16-17°C (61-63°F) |
Dão Food Pairing
Dão pairs best with Gilled, Braised, or Roasted Meat.
 Tapas |
 Stew |
 Mushroom |
 Hamburger |
 Chicken |
 Duck |
 Rabbit |
 Pork |
 Lamb |
 Veal |
 Wild Boar |
 Venison |
Excellent Pairings
Beef Stew. Mushrooms.
Barbeque. Hamburger. Meatloaf.
Grilled Beef. Grilled Lamb. Grilled Chicken.
Caça (Game). Veado (Venison).
Javali (Wild Boar). Coelho (Rabbit).
Cheeses
Strong Cheese. Smoked Cheese.
Portuguese Specialities:
Cabrito Assado (Roasted Goat).
Bacalao com Natas (Bacalao with Potatoes).
The Ideal Glass for Dão
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The Bordeaux Glass was designed for enjoying fuller-bodied, tannic red wines. They are taller than other red wine glasses, and has a slimmer bowl. The tall size allows the bouquet of the wine to develop, smooth out rough edges, play down tannins, and allow the wine to achieve balance. The slimmer bowl directs the wine to the back of your mouth for a maximum taste. |
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The Dão Region
Dão is one of the best wine regions in Portugal.
The regionion is known to produces gastronomic wines, with very good acidity and delicate aromas.
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