Beiras and Terras do Dão

Question 1

What are the main red grape of Dão?

Answer 1

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

Question 2

Compare Dão wines to wines of Douro:

Answer 2

More elegant, sharper, and more floral

Question 3

What are the white grapes of Dão?

Answer 3

Encruzado, Bical, and Cercial

Question 4

Dǎo producers may label their wines as garrafeira but the minimum abv is increased to?

Answer 4

11.5% from 11%

Question 5

Dão reserva wines aging requirements:

Answer 5

Red wines age for two years; whereas whites must be aged for 6 months.

Question 6

The Dão benefits from what geographically?

Answer 6

Sheltered by three mountain ranges, the Dão is partially protected from the harsh winds of the continental interior, yet insulated from the wet, cool maritime weather coming in from the coast. Altitude help preserved acidity and the best vineyards have granktic soils.

Question 7

What are some permitted international grapes in Dão?

Answer 7

Cabernet Sauvignon and Sémillon, but may not comprise of more than 40% of a blend.

Question 8

What is DOP to the west of Dão?

Answer 8

Bairrada DOP

Question 9

What is the IGP of Dão?

Answer 9

Terras do Dão