{"title":"DÃO \u0026 LAFŌES","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Grape Vines\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/Grape_Banner_2_6b55bad2-1a6c-46cb-848b-cc11a9e4476f.jpg?v=1610904570\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eTucked away in the mountainous heart of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"76\"\u003ePortugal\u003c\/b\u003e, the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"90\"\u003eDão\u003c\/b\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eThe Dão is famous for \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"22\"\u003ered wines\u003c\/b\u003e 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 \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"310\"\u003ewhite wines\u003c\/b\u003e from the local Encruzado grape, which are wonderfully textured and brilliant companions for roasted poultry or creamy dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eJust to the northwest sits the tiny, often-overlooked region of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"64\"\u003eLafões\u003c\/b\u003e. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"prunus-dao-tinto","title":"Prunus Dão Tinto 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Dão region is one of the oldest and one of the most complex regions of Portugal. The only one with thick layer of snow during the winter. On the hills of the highest Portuguese mountain Serra de Estrela the vines fight with frost or with baking sun. As an effect Prunus delivers personality, elegance, freshness and softness. The indigenous grapes give aromas and flavours that captivate and seduce and become unmistakable and unforgettable. Yet, the Dão is not only famous for its elegant wines, but also for its succulent and sweet Cova da Beira cherries. These plump and juicy fruits are so revered that entire festivals are created in their honour, which is why this wine has been created with equal expression. Perfect for picnics, Prunus Tinto is light, elegant and reminiscent of these beloved red cherries. A blend of Jaen (80%), Tinta Roriz (10%), Alfrocheiro Preto (5%) and Touriga Nacional (5%) the wine spends 6 months ageing in 225 litre old French and Portuguese oak barrels followed by minimum of 6 months in the bottle prior to release. The finished wine offers elegance on a grand scale. Lightly oaked and perfectly balanced, with a silky texture and crisp edge. The nose is cram-packed with plums, mulberries, blackberries and anise. On the palate, black cherry and raspberry fruit tones with creamy and chocolaty oak flavours. 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Fermentation took place in stainless-steel tanks after which the wines underwent extended periods of ageing in used 225-litre French oak barriques. After several tastings of the component parts, the final blend was assembled and left for a period of time to marry before being bottled. Bright golden in colour, the Branco Especial has huge intensity and complexity of aroma on the nose with well-defined aromas of apple, dried fruits and honey married with brioche and warm spicy notes. The wine is rich with extraordinary body on the palate balanced by a lively acidity. 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The different grape varieties were fermented separately. 55% of the wine was aged in 225 litre used French oak barrels for eight months. At the end of this period, the final blend was assembled, and the wine was fined and filtered before bottling. Ruby red in colour. On the nose this wine boasts aromas of blackberry and plum coupled with floral hints of violet and a subtle spiciness. On the palate, velvety tannins create a smooth mouth feel and a vibrant acidity carries the juicy fruit flavours onto the elegant finish. 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This delicate, fresh blend of varieties and vineyards comprises 30% Encruzado from Seia’s 30-year-old vines and 65% Bical with 5% Malvasia-Fina from Gouveia’s much older vines. Both vineyards sit at between 500-550m. The grapes were fermented in small stainless steel tanks, then aged on lees (lightly stirred) in large, used 500l oak barrels for eight months, allowing the varieties and terroir to shine. A beautiful golden colour given by the maturation and richness of Encruzado and Bical grapes. The subtle aromatics are dominated by a complex bouquet of white fruit, herbs, and minerality. Gently textured, the Lote 3 Branco has a lively backbone of persistent, lemony acidity and crystalline minerality. 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Fermented in small stainless steel tanks and then matured for eight months in oak barrels (30% new) Senna Branco is a beautiful golden colour, that has a complex nose displaying aromas of gunpowder, stone fruits and floral blossom notes. The palate is rich, with great texture and very lively acidity that makes for a wonderful lengthy finish. [#intro]The M.O.B. team create wines with true varietal character, unassailable elegance \u0026amp; a compelling presence...[\/intro]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"M.O.B","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40895146393667,"sku":"A21MOBSENNA","price":32.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/SennaBt.jpg?v=1706356291"},{"product_id":"m-o-b-lote-3-tinto-dao","title":"M.O.B. Lote 3 Tinto 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003eM.O.B. [Moreira, Olazabal \u0026amp; Borges] is a collaborative project between three prominent Portuguese winemakers. Jorge Moreira, Francisco Olazabal, and Jorge Serôdio Borges. The trio has come together to create exceptional wines in the Dão region, one of Portugal`s oldest and most respected wine regions. The M.O.B. Lote 3 Tinto is a red wine blend of Alfrocheiro, Jaen and Touriga Nacional. The wine was fermented in stainless steel tanks and 50% was then aged for 12 months in 225L oak barrels. Dark, ripe, rich in fruit but also with a lovely savoury quality\u003cem\u003e. \"Deep crimson. The texture is the star here: dry, fine, almost chalky tannins. 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With the colour of onion skin, it is a very delicate wine with floral and fresh fruit aromas. The palate displays lively acidity characteristic of the Dão region. [#intro]Crafted by the M.O.B. team this is a delicate style Portuguese Rosé with lively acidity...[\/intro]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"M.O.B","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56017857970557,"sku":"A22MOBLOTE3ROSE-1","price":19.75,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/Lote3RoseBT.jpg?v=1747296181"},{"product_id":"quinta-dos-carvalhais-tinto-reserva","title":"Quinta dos Carvalhais Tinto Reserva 2020","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eThe \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"25\"\u003eQuinta dos Carvalhais Dão Tinto Reserva \u003c\/b\u003eis a brilliant showcase of just how elegant \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"114\"\u003ePortuguese red wine\u003c\/b\u003e can be. Head winemaker Beatriz Cabral de Almeida expertly blends three prized native grape varieties - Touriga Nacional, Alfrocheiro, and Tinta Roriz - to create a red that is intensely flavourful yet remarkably fresh. When you pour a glass, expect big, inviting aromas of blackberry, plump black cherry, and crushed wild berries. Because the wine spends twelve months resting quietly in French oak barrels, those dark fruit flavours are beautifully layered with a delicate, floral hint of violet and a wonderfully refreshing whisper of cool menthol. On the palate, this is an incredibly smooth and refined \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"56\"\u003eDão wine\u003c\/b\u003e. The deep black fruit flavours are perfectly matched by polished tannins and a lovely natural acidity that keeps everything feeling bright and alive right through to a long, elegant finish. 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