DÃO & LAFŌES

Grape Vines

Tucked away in the mountainous heart of Portugal, the Dão region is celebrated for producing wines of pure elegance. Surrounded on all sides by towering peaks and pine forests, the vineyards here sit on high-altitude, granite soils, perfectly protected from harsh coastal winds and intense summer heat. This sheltered environment allows the grapes to ripen slowly and evenly, creating some of the country's most graceful and long-lived wines.

The Dão is famous for red wines that are beautifully smooth, highly structured, and incredibly fresh. Grapes like the noble Touriga Nacional thrive here, producing deeply aromatic wines packed with notes of crushed violets, dark berries, and a subtle, earthy spice. The region also crafts outstanding, complex white wines from the local Encruzado grape, which are wonderfully textured and brilliant companions for roasted poultry or creamy dishes.

Just to the northwest sits the tiny, often-overlooked region of Lafões. Nestled in a transitional zone between the mountains and the coast, Lafões produces wines with a completely different, energetic character. The whites are incredibly crisp and zesty, while the reds are light-bodied and refreshing, offering a brilliant, lively contrast to the smooth elegance of its famous neighbour.

Delve Deeper

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Quinta dos Carvalhais Dão Tinto Reserva Portuguese Red Wine Bottle on a white background

Quinta dos Carvalhais Tinto Reserva 2020
£35.00
£35.00
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A wonderfully rich and vibrant Portuguese red brimming with ripe woodland fruits and smooth flavours... Read More...
M.O.B. Lote 3 Dão Rosé Bottle

M.O.B. Lote 3 Rosé 2022
£19.75
£19.75
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Crafted by the M.O.B. team this is a delicate style Portuguese Rosé with lively acidity... Read More...
M.O.B. Lote 3 Tinto 2022

M.O.B. Lote 3 Tinto 2022
£20.00
£20.00
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Dark, rich & savoury red from one of Portugal's oldest & most respected wine regions... Read More...
M.O.B. Vinha Senna Dão White Wine Bottle

M.O.B. 'Senna' Vinho Branco 2021
£32.00
£32.00
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The M.O.B. team create wines with true varietal character, unassailable elegance & a compelling presence... Read More...
M.O.B Lote 3 Branco Dão White Wine Bottle

M.O.B Lote 3 Branco 2022
£19.50
£19.50
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Gently textured, Lote 3 Branco has wonderful lemony acidity & crystalline minerality... Read More...
Quinta dos Carvalhais Dão Colheita Tinto Bottle

Quinta dos Carvalhais Dão Colheita Tinto 2023
£17.50
£17.50
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Velvety tannins create a smooth palate with juicy fruit flavours & elegant finish... Read More...
Quinta dos Carvalhais Branco Especial NV

Quinta dos Carvalhais Branco Especial NV
£52.00
£52.00
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An elegant, complex & very sophisticated wine blended from seven different vintages... Read More...
Prunus Dão Tinto Bottle

Prunus Dão Tinto 2022
£13.50
£13.50
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An elegant red reminiscent of the local succulent & sweet Cova da Beira cherries... Read More...