DÃO

Question 1

Dão DOC

Answer 1

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

Question 2

Dão DOC location

Answer 2

• in the interior of northern Portugal

- east of Bairrada and just south of the Douro Valley

Question 3

Dão DOC climate/terroir

Answer 3

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

Question 4

Dão DOC wines

Answer 4

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

Question 5

Dão DOC grapes

Answer 5

-Touriga Nacional is a signature component of Dão blends

Question 6

Dão DOC Recommended red grapes

Answer 6

Touriga Nacional, 
Jaen, 
Touriga Franca, 
Alfrocheiro, 
Aragonez, 
Bastardo, 
Rufete, 
Trincadeira,
Tinta Cão.

Question 7

Dão DOC Recommended white grapes

Answer 7

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