The Dao wine region, centred around the old cathedral city of Viseu in north central Portugal, has the reputation for producing some of the country's best red wines. Its name comes from a river in the high country not far south of the Douro and well inland from the sea. The vines are grown in the valleys on slopes generally starting at an altitude of 200 meters up to about 500 meters. The soil is predominantly composed of granite that favours the red varieties: these wines are strong, deep in colour and full-bodied.
Red, produced by Quinta da Pellada
(Jaen) - Slightly muted berry fruit nose. The palate displays chunky, spicy berry fruit. A rich style but with good bala... 
