Flor de Nelas Tinto, Dão - 2015
Item # 43120
750mL
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$173.76
$156.38/ Case of 6
Tasting Notes
Winemaker Sónia Martins has had her hands in the Dão region for 20 years now and is dedicated to making Portuguese wines with a nod to terroir and modernity. This is made from a blend of local red grapes typical of the region and was aged in French oak for 9 months giving a robust nature to this full-bodied wine.
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Flor is a protective layer of naturally occurring yeast that grows, under certain circumstances, in the barrels after fortification. Its presence (or absence) is what determines the style of a given Sherry. When it does grow, it protects the wine from oxidation while feasting on the available glycerin - the resultant Sherries are thus dry and very pale in...
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A Portuguese red grape of cloudy origin, Alfrocheiro was once thought to be a relative of Pinot Noir. Today, Portugal is indeed considered to be the birthplace of the grape, and it plays an important role in the red wines of the Dão (though it is also found in Alentejo, Ribatejo and Palmela). In spite of being a relative youngster among the other prominent grapes of the Dão, Alfrocheiro is highly...
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The Dão and the Douro are the most important regions as far as red Portuguese table wine is concerned. Douro wines tend to be a bit fuller and fleshier than their Dão counterparts, which are generally lighter and higher in acidity. Reds from both regions are dense, rustic, and well-balanced. They also show their terroir quite clearly, and represent a great alternative to the modern fruit-driven...
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