Raymond Reynolds Ltd

Overview

The area is home to several dozen varieties of indigenous grapes with the majority of wine production being made from the Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz, Jaen, Alfrocheiro Preto and Encruzado. 80% of the region's production is in red wines with DOC regulations stipulating that at least 20% of the production must be from Touriga Nacional. Some of the top reserve wine may carry the designation Dão nobre (meaning noble Dão). Another reserve designation Garrafeira requires wines to be 0.5% higher in alcohol content then the 12.5% minimum and to spend at least 2 years in aging in oak. The maximum yield for red wine grapes is 70 hl/ha.

The red wines tend to be very tannic due to prolong periods of maceration during winemaking. Many producers make liberal use of French and Portuguese oak. The style has been improving with some producers concentrating on make more fruit-forward styles with smoother tannins. Historically the white wines were known for being over oxidized and full bodied but more modern winemaking has been producing white wines that are fresh, fruity and fragrant. The Encruzado is the leading grape of the area's whites with some blend of Malvasia Fina and Bical

The combination of higher altitude (vineyards average about 500+ m) and granitic soils combine to offer a succulent character to the best reds and whites, making them very food friendly.

Producer List

Raymond Reynolds Ltd supplies wines from the following producers in the Dão & Beiras region:

Quinta da Giesta

Casa de Mouraz

Quinta dos Roques