Description
Wine region
Dão is located in the southern part of Beira Alta and south of the Douro River. Two important rivers flow in the area: the Dão and the Mondego. The area is located around the cities of Viseu, Guarda and Coimbra. Viticulture is mainly practiced on terraces against the slopes. Vines can be found from 200-600 meters above sea level. The wine growing authorities have divided the Dão area into seven sub-regions: Alva, Besteiros, Castendo, Serra da Estrela, Terras de Azurara and Terras de Senhorim. The Dão has many small companies with an average area of 1.2 hectares. In the past, the region produced a lot of bulk wine that was filled in cardboard or bottles with crown caps. After joining the European Union, much has changed for the better. The old-fashioned wines have made way for modern ones, which are more easy to drink and less harsh.






