DÃO Flashcards

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Dão DOC

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  • named for the Dão river
  • one of the oldest recognized regions in Portugal
  • within Terras do Dão IGP
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Dão DOC location

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  • in the interior of northern Portugal

- east of Bairrada and just south of the Douro Valley

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Dão DOC climate/terroir

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  • mountainous region
  • elevation tempers the warms climate
  • mountains can protect vineyards from extreme of heat and cold
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Dão DOC wines

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  • the wines are typically more elegant, sharper, and more floral than their counterparts in the Douro
  • may be red, white, rosado or espumante
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Dão DOC grapes

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-Touriga Nacional is a signature component of Dão blends

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Dão DOC Recommended red grapes

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Touriga Nacional, 
Jaen, 
Touriga Franca, 
Alfrocheiro, 
Aragonez, 
Bastardo, 
Rufete, 
Trincadeira,
Tinta Cão.
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Dão DOC Recommended white grapes

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include (but are not limited to) Encruzado, Bical, and Cercial.

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