Prunus Dão Tinto showcases the elegance of Portugal's renowned Dão region. Striking a beautiful balance between structure and refinement, this lightly oaked red wine offers a silky mouthfeel with a crisp, clean finish. The nose reveals layers of plums, mulberries, blackberries and anise, while the palate delivers black cherry and raspberry fruit complemented by creamy, chocolatey oak notes. Versatile and food-friendly, it pairs wonderfully with poultry and pork dishes. An excellent choice for both everyday enjoyment and special occasions. Grape 80% Jaen, 10% Tinta Roriz, 5% Alfrocheiro Preto, 5% Touriga Nacional Style Dry, Red, Medium-Bodied, Black and Red Fruits, Spice, Smooth, Textured, Lightly Oaked, Food Friendly Country Portugal Region Dao Volume 75cl ABV 13% Dietary Vegetarian, Vegan Critic Review Decanter World Wine Awards: 95Pts Gold Medal (2021 Vintage) "An intense jammy bedrock of blueberry and damson offset with a lively herbaceous and white pepper lift; succulent and juicy with a long, refreshing finish. Stunning!" Decanter Panel for DWWA 2023 About the Producer First vintage was in 2008. The people behind Gota and Prunus are collectors, they search the country looking for treasures – the vineyards, the wines and the people – and choose the ones they believe express the unique personality of each region: the pure soul of the place. Their goal is to create and promote wines from the top winemaking regions in Portugal and make them available across the globe. A combination of passion and knowledge to bring to the consumer the best that Portugal has to offer. Portugal is writing a new chapter in its wine history, marrying rich tradition with modern thinking to produce fresh, flavoursome wines from its vast array of distinctive, characterful grape varieties and Gota are proud to present a range of wines that shows the best of Portugal, at the best price. "Gota means “drop”. We are small drop of wine…for now." Dão region is one of the oldest and one of the most complex regions of Portugal. The only one with thick layer of snow during the winter. On the hills of the highest Portuguese mountain Serra de Estrela our vines fight or with frost or with baking sun. As an effect our Prunus deliver personality difference, elegance, freshness and softness. Indigenous grapes give aromas and flavours that captivate and seduce and become unmistakable and unforgettable. Vineyard and Winery Continental with maritime influence. Royat single cordon and guyot, no green harvest, 4000 to 6000 plants per hectare. 30 to 50-year-old vineyards. Last week of September, hand harvest, 13% potential alcohol. 24 hours cold soaking, 12 days maceration in stainless steel vats, malolactic in vat Oak influence – 6 months ageing in 225 litres old barrels, French and Portuguese oak follow by minimum 6 months in the bottle