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This up and coming region is situated in central Portugal. It became a DOC in 1999 and was then divided into three subregions:
 
*Castelo Rodrigo
*Cova de Beira (home of the exclusive local white grape Fonte Cal)
*Pinhel
 
The climate is continental, with hot and dry summers and very cold winters. These conditions can be tricky, creating grapes with higher alcohol to tannin ratios, but with skill, great wines can still be produced. 
 
Whites produced in the region are Arinto, Rabo de Ovelha, Malvasia Fina and Siria. Reds grapes are Tinto Roriz, Touriga Nacional, Rufete, Bastardo and Marufo. The area is known for older vines, with small yields, but fine structure. 
 
– Description from Amanda Schuster

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Grao Vasco Dão Tinto (2000)

Winery: Grao Vasco
Region: Portugal » Beira » Dão
Type: Table Wines
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ryanopaz

Nice deep ruby red. Smokey mineral nose with hints of blackberry and plum. Medium body with light faded tannins, nice balanced acidity and short but enjoyable finish. Flavors of raspberry, light oak,smoke and a light mineraltiy. The 12% alcohol shows a...

Boas Vinhas Tinto Red Blend (2009)

Region: Portugal » Beira
Varietal: Touriga Nacional
Color: Red Wines
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Craig Bilodeau

This is a smooth, rich red with elegant character. Lots of wild red fruits, herb and spice flavor. Soft tannins and an elegant finish.

Quinta Do Encontro Red Blend Bairrada Q Do E (2007)

Winery: Quinta do Encontro
Region: Portugal » Beira » Bairrada
Type: Table Wines
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Nicki Gig

nose complete with a blend of red & dark berries, some raspberries, boysenberries with hints of of pepper and a little smokiness. Much darker and spicier on the palate - some peppery notes combined with layers of berry fruit and nice tannic structure.

Quinta Dos Roques Red Blend Dão (2009)

Winery: Quinta dos Roques
Region: Portugal » Beira » Dão
Type: Table Wines
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zufrieden

These Dao wines have progressed in leaps and bounds and show little in common with their ancestors of a couple of decades ago. This Quinta dos Roques is a case in point; the balance, elegance and hedonic pleasures of nose and mouthfeel is a far cry fr...

Grao Vasco Dao Branco (2007)

Winery: Grao Vasco Sogrape Vinhos
Region: Portugal » Beira » Dão
Type: Table Wines
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GoinGray

Scents of apple and lemon. Touch of cream and lemon flavors with a tangy, dry finish.

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Quinta de Garrida Dão
Winery: Quinta de Garrida
Region: Portugal » Beira » Dão
Type: Table Wines

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Parsleyed Noodles

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Quinta de Garrida Dão
Winery: Quinta de Garrida
Region: Portugal » Beira » Dão
Type: Table Wines

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Mapo Dofu (Tofu) with Ramps

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Casa de Santar Red Blend Dão
Winery: Casa de Santar
Region: Portugal » Beira » Dão
Type: Table Wines

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Pork with Onions & Prunes over Polenta

Be sure the oven is up to temperature before you start the polenta. Adding the white wine in stages for repeated reductions goes a long way toward deepening the flavor and color of this stew. Read more »

Quinta de Cabriz Red Blend Dão Colheita Seleccionada
Winery: Quinta de Cabriz
Region: Portugal » Beira » Dão
Type: Table Wines

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Braised Lamb Shanks with Mint-Parsley Pesto

Borrowing from the classic combo of lamb served with mint jelly, this comforting dish braises the lesser-used cut of lamb shank until fork tender, then brightens it all up with a mint-orange pesto.... Read more »

Quinta de Garrida Dão
Winery: Quinta de Garrida
Region: Portugal » Beira » Dão
Type: Table Wines

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Grilled Chicken Salad with Raspberry-Tarragon Dressing

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Casa de Santar Reserva
Winery: Casa de Santar
Region: Portugal » Beira » Dão
Type: Table Wines

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Red Wine Pasta with Romano

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Follies Touriga Nacional
Winery: Quinta da Aveleda
Region: Portugal » Beira » Bairrada
Type: Table Wines

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Summer Garden Pasta

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Casa de Santar Vinho Tinto
Winery: Casa de Santar
Region: Portugal » Beira » Dão
Type: Table Wines

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Sweet 'n' Spicy Tartar Sauce

Prep: 5 min., Chill: 30 min. This recipe goes with Shrimp Burgers With Sweet 'n' Spicy Tartar Sauce Read more »

Alianca Dao Quinta da Garrida Reserva
Winery: Quinta de Garrida
Region: Portugal » Beira » Dão
Type: Table Wines

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Cheesy Stuffed Shells

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Marques de Marialva Baga Bruto
Winery: Marques de Marialva
Region: Portugal » Beira » Bairrada

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Hearty Winter Pork Stew

“This stew’s nutritious…and filling! Try other varieties of winter squash instead of butternut…they’re all delicious!” —Jennie Gist, Book Editor Read more »

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    History of the grape: Touriga Nacional is produced as a still table wine, but is also one of the most important grape...

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Beira on Snooth

  • Porta Dos Cavaleiros Dão 2007

    April 2013

    Porta Dos Cavaleiros Dão 2007

    Snoothrank:

    No written review

    Wine review by merchoa


  • Quinta Dos Roques Red Blend Dão 2009

    December 2012

    Quinta Dos Roques Red Blend Dão 2009

    Snoothrank:

    These Dao wines have progressed in leaps and bounds and show little in common with their ancestors of a couple of decades ago. This Quinta dos Roques is a case in point; the balance, elegance and hedonic pleasures of nose and mouthfeel is a far cry from the rusticity of the past. The Christmas Cake (what else?) scent, cherry pie flavours with m... Read More

    Wine review by zufrieden


  • Cabriz Colheita Seleccionada Tinto Dão DOC 2008

    October 2012

    Cabriz Colheita Seleccionada Tinto Dão DOC 2008

    Snoothrank:

    Oaky in a nutty, sweet caramel, Cognac kind of way, but there's plenty of herb-scented wild berry and blueberry fruit to handle it. Licorice and cedar, too. This is broad and fairly taut on entry, showing a fine balance of tightly grained tannins and acidity. There's a lot going on in the mouth with complex flavors of nutty oak, sweet caramel, v... Read More

    Wine review by Gregory Dal Piaz


  • Boas Vinhas Tinto Red Blend 2009

    July 2012

    Boas Vinhas Tinto Red Blend 2009

    Snoothrank:

    This is a smooth, rich red with elegant character. Lots of wild red fruits, herb and spice flavor. Soft tannins and an elegant finish. Read More

    Wine review by Craig Bilodeau


  • Quinta Dos Roques Collector's Reserva Touriga Nacional Alfrocheiro Preto Tinta Cão Tinta Roriz Dão 2000

    April 2012

    Quinta Dos Roques Collector's Reserva Touriga Nacional Alfrocheiro Preto Tinta Cão Tinta Roriz Dão 2000

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    Tres bon vin avant un repas, gouteux et mettre 15 minutes au frigo pour reduire le tanin Read More

    Wine review by dompou


  • Quinta Dos Roques Qunita Do Correio Dao Tinto 2009

    April 2012

    Quinta Dos Roques Qunita Do Correio Dao Tinto 2009

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    I have not had Dao wine for some time, and this mid-rank number from Quinta do Correio has bracing acidity on the palate with flavours of cranberry and wild red huckleberry. Soft and approachable, the wine is good value. There is also a smooth creamy finish that should appeal to a broad cross-section of wine drinkers. Try it. Read More

    Wine review by zufrieden


  • Quinta de Garrida Dão 2007

    February 2012

    Quinta de Garrida Dão 2007

    Snoothrank:

    Deep slightly brownish red, very hot nose. Dry and tart with very firm tannins, sour fruit. Short, dry finish. Read More

    Wine review by biondanonima


  • Quinta Do Corujão Colheita 2003

    December 2011

    Quinta Do Corujão Colheita 2003

    Snoothrank:

    Tremendously bright and fruity, full of blackberry and cherry, with a hint of black pepper and just enough dryness to keep things from becoming cloying. Long, lingering flavor that doesn't so much evolve as maintain its integrity the whole while. Despite being upfront and straightforward, it does so directly enough to be a great little wine for ... Read More

    Wine review by ceesem


  • Quinta Das Bageiras DOC

    November 2011

    Quinta Das Bageiras DOC

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    No written review

    Wine review by Damaris Rivera


  • Quinta das Bágeiras White Blend Bairrada Garrafeira 2007

    November 2011

    Quinta das Bágeiras White Blend Bairrada Garrafeira 2007

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    nice clean aromas of citris fruit, smoky notes, and an herbal undertone. this dry, medium body white emits flavors of lemon and lime with toasty smoke and white pepper notes. Read More

    Wine review by Damaris Rivera


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