Price: $21.99
Sale Price: $17.97
The Dão is one of the most unique wine growing regions in the world. Surrounded by the largest amphitheater of mountains in Portugal that protect the Dão from the warm Iberian winds coming from the east as well as much of the humidity that can encroach from the Atlantic coast. This creates one of the coolest, and relatively dry, regions in Portugal and it is here that Carlos Raposa, after studies in Bordeaux and Burgundy, fashions wines that are defined by elegance. Outstanding wine writer and Master of Wine Jancis Robinson describes this 100% Touriga Nacional wine thus: “Impecável.. is an extremely pure expression of Touriga Nacional from the Dão region. This is deliciously floral, with a herbal freshness... The tannins are silky, the whole is mouth-watering. It is fantastic quality for the price.” Unaware of the pedigree or reputation of the wine when we selected it simply because we thought it a delicious medium-bodied red, bursting with cherry-like fruit, framed with mouth-watering acidity and silky tannins – nice to find out that Jancis agrees with us. This is a wine that will complement so many dishes, but for sure it will pair nicely with the hearty pork, bean and sausage dishes found in northern Portugal; it will also shine with roast chicken any night of the week.
