Dão DOC (Portugal)
Dão DOC is a Portuguese wine region.
Typical grapes are Touriga Nacional.
Typical Flavors
 Black Cherry |
 Blueberry |
 Blackberry |
 Plum |
 Herbs |
 Spices |
 Pepper |
 Mint |
Oak Added Flavors:
 Vanilla |
 Toast |
 Chocolate |
 Leather |
Dark Berries, Black Fruit, and Plum are typical Dão flavors.
Herbs. Spices. Mint. Warm aftertaste. Chocolate. Mocha.
Profile
Dão wines are full-bodied with deep fruit flavors, soft tannins, and good acidity:
| BODY | Full | ||
| TANNINS | Medium Plus | ||
| FRUIT | Medium - High | ||
| ACIDITY | Medium - High | ||
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Food Pairing
 Tapas |
 Stew |
 Mushroom |
 Hamburger |
 Chicken |
 Duck |
 Rabbit |
 Pork |
 Lamb |
 Veal |
 Wild Boar |
 Venison |
Dão pairs best with Gilled, Braised, or Roasted Meat.
Pairing Suggestions
Excellent Pairing:
Beef Stew. Mushrooms.
Barbeque. Hamburger. Meatloaf.
Grilled Beef. Grilled Lamb. Grilled Chicken.
Caça (Game). Veado (Venison).
Javali (Wild Boar). Coelho (Rabbit).
Cheese:
Strong Cheese. Smoked Cheese.
Portuguese Specialities:
Cabrito Assado (Roasted Goat).
Bacalao com Natas (Bacalao with Potatoes).
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The Ideal Glass
The Bordeaux glass is perfect for a bodied red wine.
It is taller than other red wine glasses, and has a slimmer bowl.
The large size of the glass allows the bouquet to develop. It smooths out rough edges, plays down tannins, and allows the wines to achieve balance.
The slimmer bowl sends the wine directly to the back of the mouth for maximum taste.
The Dão Region
Dão is one of Portugal's best wine regions.
The regionion is known to produces gastronomic wines, with very good acidity and delicate aromas.