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Cardeal Dão

2005 Dao Touriga Nacional

The Cardeal Cardeal Dão, a remarkable 2005 vintage, showcases the elegance of the Touriga Nacional varietal hailing from the Dão region. This red wine offers a medium body that is both approachable and luxurious, inviting sips that are rich and satisfying. With a bright acidity, it presents a refreshing quality that enhances its delightful character. The fruit intensity is prominent, revealing lush notes of dark berries and plum that delight the palate. Tannins are well-integrated and provide a firm structure, ensuring this wine maintains a sophisticated balance. The wine is dry, allowing the natural fruit flavors to shine while keeping the experience clean and vibrant. Overall, the Cardeal Cardeal Dão is a splendid expression of its region and varietal, embodying both tradition and complexity.

Tasting notes:


Blackberry

Blackberry

Black Cherry

Black Cherry

Baking Spice

Baking Spice

Pairs well with:


Grilled Lamb, Lamb Chops, Char-grilled Lamb Chops with Fig Sauce

Region:


Portugal
Portugal

Best known for its port dessert wine, Portugal is also home to some seriously worthwhile—though frequently overlooked—red and white table wines. This small country on the Iberian Peninsula has a wide range of climates, allowing it to produce everything from light and crisp whites in the Atlantic-cooled northwest to ripe and juicy reds in the hot and hilly Douro Valley. What often sets apart Portuguese wines is that they are often made from local grapes rather than more familiar international varieties. Difficult to pronounce (but a joy to drink!), common varietals include Touriga Nacional, Tinta Cão, and Loureiro.

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