In Dão, white wines are the region's most representative wines, leaving red wines in the background. The region mainly produces blended wines, with grape varieties such as Encruzado, Malvasia and Bical dominating the selection. However, when we talk about excellent white wines, which we have decided to discuss today, it is impossible to ignore the single-varietal Encruzado wines.
The top wines of Dão vary in style, but almost always have a brilliant acidity and unusual elegance - a trait that has earned it the nickname of Portuguese Burgundy.
Today we leave you with some suggestions for white wines from the region that are a ‘must’ to try!
For lovers of classics, Quinta dos Carvalhais Encruzado is the answer. A wine of exceptional quality, it is the ultimate expression of the elegance and richness of the Encruzado grape variety. If you prefer to try a wine from a young producer in the region, we recommend Textura Pura. Produced from old vines, it ferments in barrels and foudres without temperature control. It is a low-intervention white wine, very elegant and with lively acidity despite its density and complexity. Rich and fresh, mouth-watering with its vibrant acidity.
To these names we add other classics such as Grande Druída, Villa Oliveira, Domínio do Açor... Whatever your choice, you can be sure that you will be tasting a great white wine from Dão.
