{"title":"DÃO","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"carlos-raposo-ideal-branco-dao-doc-2019","title":"Carlos Raposo Ideal Branco DÃO DOC 2019","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid text-product vc_custom_1622468830344 vc_row-has-fill vc_row-o-content-middle vc_row-flex\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_animate_when_almost_visible wpb_fadeIn fadeIn wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12 vc_col-lg-6 vc_col-md-6 wpb_start_animation animated\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"vc_column-inner vc_custom_1619481171564\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element vc_custom_1621558017386\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\u003e\r\n\r\nCarlos Raposo is a Portuguese winemaker and entrepreneur who launched the World Wild Wines project to craft terroir‑driven, imaginative wines from the Dão and other Portuguese regions, aiming to make precise, elegant wines that reflect place and variety. He discovered a connection to nature early, studied viticulture and enology as a teenager in Bairrada, then spent about seven years training and working in Bordeaux and Burgundy before returning to Portugal to build his professional career in winemaking. Raposo worked closely with Dirk Niepoort for many years and became a key figure at Niepoort’s projects, helping shape both Douro and Vinho Verde programs; he left Niepoort around 2018 to pursue his own labels while maintaining collaborative ties on some projects.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nThe grapes selected for this wine are from the Senhorim Sub-Region.  The age of the vines ranges between 30 and 60 years and are from mostly monovarietal vineyards.  Typical grape varieties from the Dão region are composing this wine, such as Encruzado, Bical and Malvasia fina. The choice of the harvest day is decisive for the type of wine we want to make. The harvest day was on the 10th of September, harvesting only grapes with great potential. After careful transport to the winery using 15 kg boxes, the grapes were sent by gravity directly to the press.  We pressed slowly and gently in order to extract and preserve the primary aromas of the grapes. For approximately 24 hours, the must was decanted in stainless steel vats.  Then followed the alcoholic fermentation, in a temperature-controlled environment, without any addition of chemicals. The must fermented with native yeasts. The wine then aged for 11 months in French oak barrels.\r\n\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Artisan Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44966807044165,"sku":"CR19IB","price":56.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/8644\/4357\/files\/cbce5064-ideal_branco.jpg?v=1777951263"},{"product_id":"carlos-raposo-definido-branco-dao-doc-2019","title":"Carlos Raposo Definido Branco DÃO DOC 2019","description":"Carlos Raposo is a Portuguese winemaker and entrepreneur who launched the World Wild Wines project to craft terroir‑driven, imaginative wines from the Dão and other Portuguese regions, aiming to make precise, elegant wines that reflect place and variety. He discovered a connection to nature early, studied viticulture and enology as a teenager in Bairrada, then spent about seven years training and working in Bordeaux and Burgundy before returning to Portugal to build his professional career in winemaking. Raposo worked closely with Dirk Niepoort for many years and became a key figure at Niepoort’s projects, helping shape both Douro and Vinho Verde programs; he left Niepoort around 2018 to pursue his own labels while maintaining collaborative ties on some projects.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nThe grapes selected for this wine come from different Sub-Regions of Dão. The the age of the vines ranges between 60 and more 100 years. Many of these grapes come from monovarietal vineyards, but also from vineyards with a wide mixture of typical grape varieties from the region such as Encruzado, Malvasia fina, Uva cão, Rabo de ovelha, Branda, Barcelo, Douradinha, among others.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nAs white grapes are more sensitive to diseases and because most of the aromas and their precursors are contained in the skins, it was extremely important to ensure a perfect selection of the grapes from the vineyard, and thus guaranteeing the final quality of the wine. Upon arrival at the winery, the grapes were sorted again and sent by gravity to the pneumatic press. The purpose of this process was to gently extract the juice, and to later send it to a thermoregulable vat, allowing the juice temperature to cool down and naturally clarify the must. 48 hours later, the must was ready to ferment in French oak barrels.","brand":"Artisan Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44966806978629,"sku":"CR19DB","price":110.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/8644\/4357\/files\/d2055ac4-definido_branco.jpg?v=1777951264"},{"product_id":"carlos-raposo-definido-tinto-dao-doc-2018","title":"Carlos Raposo Definido Tinto DÃO DOC 2018","description":"Carlos Raposo is a Portuguese winemaker and entrepreneur who launched the World Wild Wines project to craft terroir‑driven, imaginative wines from the Dão and other Portuguese regions, aiming to make precise, elegant wines that reflect place and variety. He discovered a connection to nature early, studied viticulture and enology as a teenager in Bairrada, then spent about seven years training and working in Bordeaux and Burgundy before returning to Portugal to build his professional career in winemaking. Raposo worked closely with Dirk Niepoort for many years and became a key figure at Niepoort’s projects, helping shape both Douro and Vinho Verde programs; he left Niepoort around 2018 to pursue his own labels while maintaining collaborative ties on some projects.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nA region destined to produce great wine, an exceptional vintage and the talent of a passionate winemaker; the combination makes for an impressive red wine. As the first edition, Definido Red 2018 has a fine and elegant wine as a result of the\r\nintention to create a fine wine with a typical extraction from the Dao region. The grapes composing this wine are from different Sub-Regions of Dão. The age of the vines ranges between 60 and more 100 years. Many of these grapes come from monovarietal vineyards, but also from vineyards with a wide mixture of grape varieties typical of the region, such as Tinta Pinheira, Tinta Carvalha, Baga, Touriga Nacional, Touriga Feminino, Tinta Roriz, Alfrocheiro, Jaen, among others.","brand":"Artisan Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44966807109701,"sku":"CR18DT","price":110.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/8644\/4357\/files\/c6a67095-definido_tinto.jpg?v=1777951263"},{"product_id":"carlos-raposo-ideal-tinto-dao-doc-2018","title":"Carlos Raposo Ideal Tinto DÃO DOC 2018","description":"Carlos Raposo is a Portuguese winemaker and entrepreneur who launched the World Wild Wines project to craft terroir‑driven, imaginative wines from the Dão and other Portuguese regions, aiming to make precise, elegant wines that reflect place and variety. 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Chosen solely for their precision, freshness and delicacy.\r\nAttentive at the time of harvest and after tasting berries again and again in the vines, the grapes were harvested at the right moment of maturation. After a careful selection, they were delicately pressed and fermented slowly at low temperatures, with the aim of respecting the raw material and enhancing the primary aromas. After 10 months we have a balanced white wine with an inexplicable precision and an aromatic freshness worthy of its region. This white wine from 2018 is composed of Arinto, Loureiro and Avesso.\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 8\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\r\n\r\nThere were bottled 1479 bottles of 0.75l and 96 Magnum.\r\n\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n \r\n\r\nTasting Note:\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 8\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\r\n\r\nOf citric and crystalline color this wine offers us a complex aroma, where the floral notes of white petal predominate. After some time in the glass and in the background, fresh notes of orange leaf appear. Because it has fermented very slowly and at low temperatures, this wine offers an intense mouth, full of vibrant sensations. 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Consisting of more than 7 white grape varieties, the grapes responsible for this part of the lot are from centuries-old vineyards, with the characteristics of Terras de Senhorim sub-region. The great challenge in these cases is to harvest in its perfect ripeness, taking into account that each grape varieties has its own ripening \"time\".\r\nThe harvest was on 15th of September, after a careful selection, the grapes were pressed with stems, very slowly and the must gently sended to a stainless steel vat. By accurately controlling the temperature, this must fermented with its indigenous yeasts, thus preserving its natural aromas. Its prolonged stage took place in french oak barrels expressly chosen for this.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nWinemaking Vinho Verde:\r\n\r\nThese grapes were harvested from an ancient vineyard in the sub-region of Sousa, a fresh region of rich and granite soils, suited to the style of wine we sought for this blend. Being the date of harvest, the \"Terroir\" and the varieties crucial to the success of this blend, we harvest the varieties of Avesso and Alvarinho on different days. The grapes were carefully transported in 25 kg boxes to the winery, selected with the help of a selection table and sent to the press that gently separated the pulp from the seeds and skins. The must was carefully sent to a stainless steel vat where it slowly fermented with its indigenous yeasts, thus achieving the purest Nature gives us. Because this wine was with its \"fine lees\" since the fermentation, it has a singular character typical of the Avesso and Alvarinho varieties.\r\n2961 bottles and 20 Magnum were bottled.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nTasting Notes:\r\n\r\nOf citric color, in a balanced year like 2018, the white wine D\u0026amp;V-code, shows an exuberant floral aroma, with evident mineral notes. The wood and the mineral aromas of the Dão are in perfect harmony with a citric and floral profile of the Vinho Verde. Of great precision and good acidity, it transmits a genuine freshness and balance, in a long and complex length. The elegance and complexity characteristic of Dão's blend, married to the vibrant vivacity and personality of Vinho Verde, makes a balance wine! Having both regions great potential for aging this wine promises a great longevity.\r\n\r\nTo touch heaven, the producer recommends tasting the wine to the sound of: \"Sete pedaços de vento\" by Cristina Branco.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nFood Suggestions:\r\n\r\nGrilled fish dishes. 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At the entrance to the cellar the grapes were manually selected with the help of a selection table and sent to the press, where we gently separated the pulp from the seeds and skins. The resulting must was fermented in stainless steel and partly in used barrels from the region of Burgundy \"Puligny Montrachet\", chosen expressly for this wine. After a slow fermentation, the two wines were combined with an old concrete tanks (1962), where the goal was the marriage of the two wines and the natural creation of a minerality, typical of concrete. We believe it has enormous potential for aging given its freshness, harmony, balance and precision. Being a limited edition only 2154 bottles of 0.75l and 72 magnum were bottled.\r\n\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n \r\n\r\n\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 4\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\r\n\r\nOf citric and crystalline color, this wine - different from the others, presents a deep and complex nose. Initially with mineral aromas, remembering the smoke characteristic of the quarries; in the second time, after breathing, fresh notes of sea fragrance and seaweed are found, match with fruits like apricot or peach. In the mouth starts explosive, intense, with a lot of character and due to its balanced natural acidity, it shows a harmonious, fine and complex wine. Its end is endless, leaving a salty sensation allied to gunpowder notes like retronasal aroma. To touch heaven, the producer recommends tasting the wine to the sound of \"In Paradisum\" by Karl Jenkins.\r\n\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n \r\n\r\n\u003cstrong\u003eFood Suggestions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 4\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\r\n\r\nBeing an imperfect wine, ideally it should be enjoyed solo, yet delicate foods such as oysters, sea urchins or truffles, are the perfect match.\r\n\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Artisan Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44966807240773,"sku":"CR18VIDB","price":760.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/8644\/4357\/files\/44764692-Vinho-Imperfeito-Da_CC_83o-Branco.jpg?v=1777951263"},{"product_id":"antonio-madeira-dao-branco-2021","title":"Antonio Madeira Dão Branco 2022","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 1\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\r\n\r\nAntónio Madeira is French of Portuguese descent, and his family roots are in the Serra da Estrela, Portugal’s highest mountain range located in the upper Dão region.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nAntónio believes the heart of Dão lies in this mountainous region, and that the fine, fresh, mineral wines you can produce here – which he refers to as the ‘Grands Crus of the Dão highlands’ – have great ageing potential. Madeira is a keen advocate of working the vineyards manually and organically, “to give life to the soils,” so the roots go deep (communicating with the mother rock) and the indigenous yeast population thrives. It is, he said, the way to express “\u003cem\u003eminerality and all the flavours of the landscape.\u003c\/em\u003e” He’s crafting phenomenal, terroir-focused wines and showing the potential of this often overlooked region.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nHis winemaking philosophy is simply to respect the grapes and the natural environment. Grapes are hand harvested and winemaking is gentle, aiming for minimal extraction. Using only 500l barrels whose oak has been very slowly toasted and stainless steel vats. Cultivating 30 different plots from 15 different vineyards totalling 6\/7 hectares of vines. This is Burgundy scale parcellation! Most vineyards are located in the foothills of the Serra d’Estrela, but some are actually higher in the mountains. All of his wines are co-fermented field blends, using indigenous yeast and very little sulphur. If there’s a through line in his wines it would be a touch of salinity with ample freshness, an earthy quality like the first moments after it rains. Antonio Madeira is passionate about the traditions and heritage of the Dao’s Serra Da Estrela sub-zone and has nearly single-handedly rescued and preserved some of its most historical vineyards from abandonment.\r\n\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n \r\n\r\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrganic and biodynamic practices.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n2021 was a year impacted by important rains on the Harvest period (more than 100mm in september). 2021 are low alcohol wines. 2021 was a fantastic year with fresh  ripe grapes. The white Branco 2021 comes from 27 years old vineyards (Encruzado, Bical and Cerceal) and from old vineyards (50\/70 years old) where we found field blends of 20 autochthonous grape varieties, some of them forgotten varieties. The \u003cstrong\u003e2021\u003c\/strong\u003e vintage is now perfectly ready to drink even if it will continue to age well for several years in the bottle. It’s piercingly pure as well as complex: a little bit smoky, with citrus and green fruits and a hint of cut cedarwood. The acidity is notably fresh and the texture as well as the flavour are deliciously dry, almost chalky, until the very end, when it balances it out with an unexpected creamy impression.\r\n\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Artisan Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44966807339077,"sku":"AM22BR","price":72.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/8644\/4357\/files\/8d618885-dao_branco.jpg?v=1777951263"},{"product_id":"antonio-madeira-dao-a-liberdade-branco-2021","title":"Antonio Madeira Dão A Liberdade Branco 2021","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 1\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\r\n\r\nAntónio Madeira, who is French of Portuguese descent, has his roots in the foothills of Serra da Estrela. Since 2010, António Madeira has been researching, the places in this sub-region, that our ancestors elected as the best for vine, those that we might call the «Grands Crus of the Dão highlands» and found a series of old vines that are distinctive because of the authenticity of their grape varieties, the characteristics and nuances of their granite soils and sun exposures.\r\nBeautiful aromatics already with sweet floral cherry and berry fruits. The palate is fresh, supple and fine with lovely acidity and fresh cherry and raspberry fruit. The sweet fruit hides the structure and acidity, which is substantial. Has some grip on the finish. This is focused and linear and quite serious, with nice brightness but also a potential for ageing.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n2021 was a year impacted by important rains on the Harvest period (more than 100mm in September). 2021 are ripe and low alcohol wines. A Liberdade 2021 is a white wine that comes from a 30-year-old vineyard that we cultivate in the foothills of Serra da Estrela, composed of 3 autochthonous grape varieties, Encruzado, Cerceal and Bical. This wine was vinified, aged and bottled without the addition of sulphites and without the use of any oenological product.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 2\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\r\n\r\n‘A Liberdade’ is on the right side of natural, meaning a hand-crafted white that’s deep and lively yet crisp and focused. The \u003cstrong\u003e2021\u003c\/strong\u003e vintage is now perfectly ready to drink even if it will continue to age well for several years in the bottle. It’s piercingly pure as well as complex: a little bit smoky, with citrus and green fruits and a hint of cut cedarwood. The acidity is notably fresh and the texture as well as the flavour are deliciously dry, almost chalky, until the very end, when it balances it out with an unexpected creamy impression.\r\n\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Artisan Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44966807306309,"sku":"AM21ALB","price":90.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/8644\/4357\/files\/63ae7408-Da_CC_83o-Branco-A-Liberdade.jpg?v=1777951263"},{"product_id":"antonio-madeira-dao-a-palheira-tinto-2018","title":"Antonio Madeira  Dão A Palheira Tinto 2018","description":"António Madeira, who is French of Portuguese descent, has his roots in the foothills of Serra da Estrela. Since 2010, António Madeira has been researching, the places in this sub-region, that our ancestors elected as the best for vine, those that we might call the «Grands Crus of the Dão highlands» and found a series of old vines that are distinctive because of the authenticity of their grape varieties, the characteristics and nuances of their granite soils and sun exposures.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n2018 was a very hard year, we lost 60% of our grapes, mainly because of 3 months of rain between mid-April and mid-July and also because of 4 days of hot winds of 45°C that burned 30% of our grapes. Harvest started on September 23rd. 2018 was also our first vintage in biodynamics.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nA Palheira 2018 is a blend of 2 of the best old vineyards cultivated by Antonio, one 60 years old vine where the Baga dominates, and a 100 years old vine where pink granite gives a special character to the wine. The wines of these 2 vines where so good in 2018 that we decided to bottle it separately from the others old vineyards that usually goes to the blend of « Vinhas Velhas » red wine. So A Palheira 2018 shows the best results that we achieve in 2018 reds.","brand":"Artisan Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44966807502917,"sku":"AM18APT","price":86.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/8644\/4357\/files\/1b90e985-Da_CC_83o-A-Palheira-Tinto.jpg?v=1777951263"},{"product_id":"antonio-madeira-dao-serra-da-estrela-a-centenaria-tinto-2018","title":"Antonio Madeira Dão 'Serra da Estrela' A Centenária Tinto 2018","description":"António Madeira, who is French of Portuguese descent, has his roots in the foothills of Serra da Estrela. Since 2010, António Madeira has been researching, the places in this sub-region, that our ancestors elected as the best for vine, those that we might call the «Grands Crus of the Dão highlands» and found a series of old vines that are distinctive because of the authenticity of their grape varieties, the characteristics and nuances of their granite soils and sun exposures.\r\n\r\n2018 was a very hard year, we lost 60% of our grapes, mainly because of 3 months of rain between mid-April and mid-July and also because of 4 days of hot winds of 45°C that burned 30% of our grapes. Harvest started on September 23rd.\r\n2018 was also our first vintage in biodynamics.\r\n\r\nA centenaria 2018 is the expression of a 130 years old vineyard with great character. We are facing what could be considered as a « Grand Cru ».\r\nWe decided to bottle it as a single vineyard in order to preserve its unique and strong identity. 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Since 2010, António Madeira has been researching, the places in this sub-region, that our ancestors elected as the best for vine, those that we might call the «Grands Crus of the Dão highlands» and found a series of old vines that are distinctive because of the authenticity of their grape varieties, the characteristics and nuances of their granite soils and sun exposures.\r\n\r\nBeautiful aromatics already with sweet floral cherry and berry fruits. The palate is fresh, supple and fine with lovely acidity and fresh cherry and raspberry fruit. The sweet fruit hides the structure and acidity, which is substantial. Has some grip on the finish. This is focused and linear and quite serious, with nice brightness but also a potential for ageing.\r\n\r\n2020 was a year impacted by the frosts at the end of March that caused important losses. 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Since 2010, António Madeira has been researching, the places in this sub-region, that our ancestors elected as the best for vine, those that we might call the «Grands Crus of the Dão highlands» and found a series of old vines that are distinctive because of the authenticity of their grape varieties, the characteristics and nuances of their granite soils and sun exposures.\r\n\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 2\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\r\n\r\n2019 was a good year with fresh and ripe grapes. 2019 was also our second vintage in biodynamics. A Palheira 2019 is a blend of 3 of the best old vineyards cultivated by Antonio. The wines of these vines where so good in 2019 that we decided to bottle it separately from the others old vineyards that usually goes to the blend of « Vinhas Velhas » red wine. So A Palheira 2019 shows the best results that we achieve in 2019 reds. Named after the small building for tools in the vineyard, as opposed to a grand Château. It’s a special blend from various single plots. 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Madeira is a keen advocate of working the vineyards manually and organically, “to give life to the soils,” so the roots go deep (communicating with the mother rock) and the indigenous yeast population thrives. It is, he said, the way to express “\u003cem\u003eminerality and all the flavours of the landscape.\u003c\/em\u003e” He’s crafting phenomenal, terroir-focused wines and showing the potential of this often overlooked region.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nHis winemaking philosophy is simply to respect the grapes and the natural environment. Grapes are hand harvested and winemaking is gentle, aiming for minimal extraction. Using only 500l barrels whose oak has been very slowly toasted and stainless steel vats. Cultivating 30 different plots from 15 different vineyards totalling 6\/7 hectares of vines. This is Burgundy scale parcellation! Most vineyards are located in the foothills of the Serra d’Estrela, but some are actually higher in the mountains. All of his wines are co-fermented field blends, using indigenous yeast and very little sulphur. If there’s a through line in his wines it would be a touch of salinity with ample freshness, an earthy quality like the first moments after it rains. Antonio Madeira is passionate about the traditions and heritage of the Dao’s Serra Da Estrela sub-zone and has nearly single-handedly rescued and preserved some of its most historical vineyards from abandonment.\r\n\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n \r\n\r\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrganic and biodynamic practices.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n2021 was a year impacted by important rains on the Harvest period (more than 100mm in September). 2021 are low alcohol wines.\r\nAinda means ‘yet’ or ‘still’. 40 different grapes, old vines, purchased grapes, 20-25% white grapes. As the whites ripen sooner than the white it brings some richness and masks the tannins, so it is drinkable sooner than the reds. In the past, people wanted it sooner which is why palhete was such a popular style.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nAinda means ‘yet’ or ‘still’ - 2021 was a fantastic year with fresh  ripe grapes, a year impacted by important rains in the harvest period (more than 100mm in September) and a year with low alcohol wines. A true field blend of 40 different grapes, old vines, 20-25% white grapes.  In the past, people wanted their wine sooner, which is why Palhete was such a popular style, with the addition of white grapes softening the tannins of the red varietals. This cuvée's aim is to keep alive this Portuguese traditional style of wine. Antonio is very proud to help to show this Portuguese identity to the world.\r\n\r\n ","brand":"Artisan Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44966812090437,"sku":"AM22PAT","price":70.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/8644\/4357\/files\/9cc46ac5-AM21PAT_Fixed.png?v=1777951267"},{"product_id":"antonio-madeira-dao-a-palheira-tinto-2019","title":"Antonio Madeira  Dão A Palheira Tinto 2019","description":"António Madeira, who is French of Portuguese descent, has his roots in the foothills of Serra da Estrela. Since 2010, António Madeira has been researching, the places in this sub-region, that our ancestors elected as the best for vine, those that we might call the «Grands Crus of the Dão highlands» and found a series of old vines that are distinctive because of the authenticity of their grape varieties, the characteristics and nuances of their granite soils and sun exposures.\r\n\r\n2019 was a good year with fresh and ripe grapes. 2019 was also our second vintage in biodynamics.\r\nA Palheira 2019 is a blend of 3 of the best old vineyards cultivated by Antonio. The wines of these vines where so good in 2019 that we decided to bottle it separetly from the others old vineyards that usuallu goes to the blend of « Vinhas Velhas » red wine. So A Palheira 2019 shows the best results that we achieve in 2019 reds. Named after the small building for tools in the vineyard, as opposed to a grand Château. It’s a special blend from various single plots. 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Since 2010, António Madeira has been researching, the places in this sub-region, that our ancestors elected as the best for vine, those that we might call the «Grands Crus of the Dão highlands» and found a series of old vines that are distinctive because of the authenticity of their grape varieties, the characteristics and nuances of their granite soils and sun exposures.\r\n\r\n2019 was a good year with fresh and ripe grapes. Os Granitos 2019 is the expression of a 100 years old vineyard with great character. We are facing what could be considered as a « Grand Cru » of the Dão Serra da Estrela. In this small parcel we find a great variation of soils, about 5 types of soils, varying the colors and textures of granites in the different areas of the vineyard. The result is a complex, mineral, fine and full of energy wine, showing a classic side of Dão Serra da Estrela.\r\n\r\nThis wine expresses the character and elegance of the land that witnessed its birth and takes us on a journey through time to discover the aromas and flavours of Serra da Estrela foothills, just as it was in the past. Floral, sappy nose with lovely aromatics. The palate is so fresh, bright, direct and elegant with supple raspberry and cherry fruit with some nice green hints, and even a touch of peachy richness. It’s juicy and bright with good acidity and lovely precision. The tannins are nicely resolved: this has focus and purity and a brightness to it.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n\u003cstrong\u003eA \"Grand Cru\" wine of Dão Serra da Estrela.\u003c\/strong\u003e","brand":"Artisan Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44966812188741,"sku":"AM19OGT","price":165.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/8644\/4357\/files\/501b7a79-AM19OGT_Fixed.png?v=1777951267"},{"product_id":"antonio-madeira-vinha-da-serra-dao-serra-da-estrela-tinto-2019","title":"António Madeira Vinha da Serra Dão 'Serra da Estrela' Tinto 2019","description":"António Madeira, who is French of Portuguese descent, has his roots in the foothills of Serra da Estrela. Since 2010, António Madeira has been researching, the places in this sub-region, that our ancestors elected as the best for vine, those that we might call the «Grands Crus of the Dão highlands» and found a series of old vines that are distinctive because of the authenticity of their grape varieties, the characteristics and nuances of their granite soils and sun exposures.\r\nBeautiful aromatics already with sweet floral cherry and berry fruits. The palate is fresh, supple and fine with lovely acidity and fresh cherry and raspberry fruit. The sweet fruit hides the structure and acidity, which is substantial. Has some grip on the finish. This is focused and linear and quite serious, with nice brightness but also a potential for ageing.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n2019 was a good year with fresh and ripe grapes. Vinha da Serra 2019 Red is the expression of a single parcel. A 100 years old small vineyard located in altitude (600m) in the Serra da Estrela, on a hillside facing west. We find here a wonderful balance with altitude bringing freshness and sun exposure to the west bringing ripeness. The fine tannins in the mouth remind the fine texture of the soil. A \"Premier Cru\" with identity and sense of harmony. This vineyard produces very little. In 2019, we managed only a barrel of 225L of this vineyard. This is the small vineyard in the mountain: just 300 bottles (one barrel). Tinta Amarela is the dominant variety (about 60% of the blend), which is the Pinot of the Dão.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nMy musigny, says Antonio.","brand":"Artisan Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44966812155973,"sku":"AM19VST","price":170.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/8644\/4357\/files\/d5730bca-AM19VST_Fixed.png?v=1777951266"},{"product_id":"antonio-madeira-os-granitos-dao-serra-da-estrela-tinto-2020","title":"António Madeira Os Granitos Dão 'Serra da Estrela' Tinto 2020","description":"António Madeira, who is French of Portuguese descent, has his roots in the foothills of Serra da Estrela. 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The result is a complex, mineral, fine and full of energy wine, showing a classic side of Dão Serra da Estrela.\r\n\r\nThis wine expresses the character and elegance of the land that witnessed its birth and takes us on a journey through time to discover the aromas and flavours of Serra da Estrela foothills, just as it was in the past. Floral, sappy nose with lovely aromatics. The palate is so fresh, bright, direct and elegant with supple raspberry and cherry fruit with some nice green hints, and even a touch of peachy richness. It’s juicy and bright with good acidity and lovely precision. The tannins are nicely resolved: this has focus and purity and a brightness to it.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n\u003cstrong\u003eA \"Grand Cru\" wine of Dão Serra da Estrela.\u003c\/strong\u003e","brand":"Artisan Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44966812352581,"sku":"AM20OGT","price":185.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/8644\/4357\/files\/d1f67722-AM20OGT_Fixed.png?v=1777951266"},{"product_id":"antonio-madeira-vinha-da-serra-dao-serra-da-estrela-tinto-2020","title":"António Madeira Vinha da Serra Dão 'Serra da Estrela' Tinto 2020","description":"António Madeira, who is French of Portuguese descent, has his roots in the foothills of Serra da Estrela. Since 2010, António Madeira has been researching, the places in this sub-region, that our ancestors elected as the best for vine, those that we might call the «Grands Crus of the Dão highlands» and found a series of old vines that are distinctive because of the authenticity of their grape varieties, the characteristics and nuances of their granite soils and sun exposures.\r\nBeautiful aromatics already with sweet floral cherry and berry fruits. The palate is fresh, supple and fine with lovely acidity and fresh cherry and raspberry fruit. The sweet fruit hides the structure and acidity, which is substantial. Has some grip on the finish. This is focused and linear and quite serious, with nice brightness but also a potential for ageing.\r\n\r\nVinha da Serra 2020 Red is the expression of a single parcel. A 100 years old small vineyard located in altitude (600m) in the Serra da Estrela, on a hillside facing west. We find here a wonderful balance with altitude bringing freshness and sun exposure to the west bringing ripeness. The fine tannins in the mouth remind the fine texture of the soil. A \"Premier Cru\" with identity and sense of harmony. This vineyard produces very little. In 2019, we managed only a barrel of 225L of this vineyard. This is the small vineyard in the mountain: just 300 bottles (one barrel). Tinta Amarela is the dominant variety (about 60% of the blend), which is the Pinot of the Dão. My musigny, says Antonio.","brand":"Artisan Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44966812418117,"sku":"AM20VST","price":185.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/8644\/4357\/files\/ae5c106e-AM20VST_Fixed.png?v=1777951266"},{"product_id":"antonio-madeira-dao-vinhas-velhas-branco-2020","title":"Antonio Madeira Dão Vinhas Velhas Branco 2020","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\r\n\r\nAntónio Madeira is French of Portuguese descent, and his family roots are in the Serra da Estrela, Portugal’s highest mountain range located in the upper Dão region.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nAntónio believes the heart of Dão lies in this mountainous region, and that the fine, fresh, mineral wines you can produce here – which he refers to as the ‘Grands Crus of the Dão highlands’ – have great ageing potential. Madeira is a keen advocate of working the vineyards manually and organically, “to give life to the soils,” so the roots go deep (communicating with the mother rock) and the indigenous yeast population thrives. It is, he said, the way to express “\u003cem\u003eminerality and all the flavours of the landscape.\u003c\/em\u003e” He’s crafting phenomenal, terroir-focused wines and showing the potential of this often overlooked region.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nHis winemaking philosophy is simply to respect the grapes and the natural environment. Grapes are hand harvested and winemaking is gentle, aiming for minimal extraction. Using only 500l barrels whose oak has been very slowly toasted and stainless steel vats. Cultivating 30 different plots from 15 different vineyards totalling 6\/7 hectares of vines. This is Burgundy scale parcellation! Most vineyards are located in the foothills of the Serra d’Estrela, but some are actually higher in the mountains. All of his wines are co-fermented field blends, using indigenous yeast and very little sulphur. If there’s a through line in his wines it would be a touch of salinity with ample freshness, an earthy quality like the first moments after it rains. Antonio Madeira is passionate about the traditions and heritage of the Dao’s Serra Da Estrela sub-zone and has nearly single-handedly rescued and preserved some of its most historical vineyards from abandonment.\r\n\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n \r\n\r\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrganic and biodynamic practices.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nThe white Vinhas Velhas 2020 comes from all the vineyards cultivated by Antonio Madeira, aged from 50 up to 130 years old, where we found field blends of around 20 autochthonous grape varieties, some of them forgotten varieties. 80% of the field blend is Siria, Fernão Pires, Bical, Encruzado, Malvasia Fina, Arinto and Cerceal. This wine expresses the character and elegance of the land that witnessed its birth and takes us on a journey through time to discover the aromas and flavours of Serra da Estrela foothills, just as they were back in the time of our forefathers. This wine is complex and refined with lovely citrus fruit core and some ripe apple and pear notes. It’s quite mineral and layered with depth and complexity and subtle notes of toast, spice and lanolin. The texture and saline minerality here are fantastic. Such a multidimensional wine with lovely depth and weight.","brand":"Artisan Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44966812287045,"sku":"AM20VVB","price":83.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/8644\/4357\/files\/38e49982-AM20VVB_Fixed.png?v=1777951266"},{"product_id":"carlos-raposo-ideal-tinto-2019","title":"Carlos Raposo Ideal Tinto 2019","description":"Carlos Raposo, has now returned to his home region of Dao to craft his own, very special wines. Taking everything he has learnt from the top producers he has worked with in Bordeaux, Burgundy, Napa, Heathcote, Ribera Del Duero, and of course the Douro, he is now applying everything to the old-vine treasures he has returned to.\r\n\r\nThe grapes selected for this wine are from the Senhorim sub-region, where the age of the vines ranges between 30 and 60 years and are from mostly monovarietal vineyards.  Organic \u0026amp; Biodynamic; After a careful selection in the vineyard, these grapes were transported to the winery using 15kg boxes in order to respect and preserve the integrity of the grapes. The alcoholic fermentation took place in thermoregulated stainless steel vats and lasted 6 weeks.  The malolactic fermentation followed and took place in French oak barrels.  The wine remained there for 18 months.","brand":"Artisan Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44966812975173,"sku":"CR19IT","price":60.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/8644\/4357\/files\/4f8918f5-ideal_tinto.jpg?v=1777951270"},{"product_id":"carlos-raposo-definido-tinto-dao-2019","title":"Carlos Raposo Definido Tinto Dão 2019","description":"A region destined to produce great wine, an exceptional vintage and the talent of a passionate winemaker; the combination makes for an impressive red wine. As the first edition, Definido Red 2018 has a fine and elegant wine as a result of the intention to create a fine wine with a typical extraction from the Dao region. The grapes composing this wine are from different Sub-Regions of Dão. The age of the vines ranges between 60 and more 100 years. Many of these grapes come from monovarietal vineyards, but also from vineyards with a wide mixture of grape varieties typical of the region, such as Tinta Pinheira, Tinta Carvalha, Baga, Touriga Nacional, Touriga Feminino, Tinta Roriz, Alfrocheiro, Jaen, among others.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nThe grapes were harvested manually and the first selection happened directly in the field. Only the grapes suitable for our quality criteria were harvested. These were delicately transported in 15 kg boxes to our cellar where a strict sorting happened before processing them. Only the bunches that really proved to be perfect were sent by gravity to the old cement vats (1962), where alcoholic fermentation occurred naturally and without any addition of chemicals and \/ or yeasts. Then, part of the wine was transferred to age in in French oak barrels for 20 months. The remaining wine, after being cleaned from the bunches, aged in the same cement vat. During this stage, malolactic fermentation took place. 24 months later, a blend from a strict selection of each barrel was assembled for the Definido Red.\r\n\r\n ","brand":"Artisan Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44966813040709,"sku":"CR19DT","price":110.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/8644\/4357\/files\/9ab181c6-definido_tinto.jpg?v=1777951270"},{"product_id":"carlos-raposo-ideal-branco-2020","title":"Carlos Raposo Ideal Branco 2020","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid text-product vc_custom_1622468830344 vc_row-has-fill vc_row-o-content-middle vc_row-flex\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_animate_when_almost_visible wpb_fadeIn fadeIn wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12 vc_col-lg-6 vc_col-md-6 wpb_start_animation animated\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"vc_column-inner vc_custom_1619481171564\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element vc_custom_1621558017386\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\u003e\r\n\r\nThe grapes selected for this wine are from the Senhorim Sub-Region.  The age of the vines ranges between 30 and 60 years and are from mostly monovarietal vineyards.  Typical grape varieties from the Dão region are composing this wine, such as Encruzado, Bical and Malvasia fina. The choice of the harvest day is decisive for the type of wine we want to make. The harvest day was on the 10th of September, harvesting only grapes with great potential.\r\n\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid text-product vc_custom_1622468837482 vc_row-has-fill vc_row-o-content-middle vc_row-flex\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_animate_when_almost_visible wpb_fadeIn fadeIn wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12 vc_col-lg-6 vc_col-md-6 wpb_start_animation animated\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"vc_column-inner vc_custom_1619481226836\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\u003e\r\n\r\nAfter careful transport to the winery using 15 kg boxes, the grapes were sent by gravity directly to the press.  We pressed slowly and gently in order to extract and preserve the primary aromas of the grapes. For approximately 24 hours, the must was decanted in stainless steel vats.  Then followed the alcoholic fermentation, in a temperature-controlled environment, without any addition of chemicals. The must fermented with native yeasts. The wine then aged for 11 months in French oak barrels.\r\n\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Artisan Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44966813007941,"sku":"CR20IB","price":56.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/8644\/4357\/files\/8c7588a9-ideal_branco.jpg?v=1777951270"},{"product_id":"carlos-raposo-definido-branco-2020","title":"Carlos Raposo Definido Branco 2020","description":"The grapes selected for this wine come from different Sub-Regions of Dão. The the age of the vines ranges between 60 and more 100 years. Many of these grapes come from monovarietal vineyards, but also from vineyards with a wide mixture of typical grape varieties from the region such as Encruzado, Malvasia fina, Uva cão, Rabo de ovelha, Branda, Barcelo, Douradinha, among others.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nAs white grapes are more sensitive to diseases and because most of the aromas and their precursors are contained in the skins, it was extremely important to ensure a perfect selection of the grapes from the vineyard, and thus guaranteeing the final quality of the wine. Upon arrival at the winery, the grapes were sorted again and sent by gravity to the pneumatic press. The purpose of this process was to gently extract the juice, and to later send it to a thermoregulable vat, allowing the juice temperature to cool down and naturally clarify the must. 48 hours later, the must was ready to ferment in French oak barrels.","brand":"Artisan Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44966813073477,"sku":"CR20DB","price":110.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/8644\/4357\/files\/eb3a845e-definido_branco.jpg?v=1777951270"},{"product_id":"carlos-raposo-impecavel-encruzado-branco-doc-dao-2022","title":"Carlos Raposo Impecável Encruzado Branco DOC DÃO 2022","description":"\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 30px;\"\u003eThis wine symbolizes joy, celebration, good food, good friends and the good life. A wine of pure pleasure, elegant and expressing the reality of the ancient Dão wine. Our IMPECÁVEL wine is a wine 100% made from the queen white grape variety of the region, Encruzado, this emblematic Portuguese grape variety was born in the Dão region.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\nWhen well crafted in the vineyard and winery, it presents delicate aromas such as notes of yellow fleshed fruit, light citrus notes, a little resin, with a great balance, little extraction, moderate alcohol content, no wood, very fresh, easy to drink and Above all, very gastronomic. The vineyards are between 30 and 50 years old and are mainly located in the sub-region of the mountain of Terras de Senhorim, the most balanced sub-region for whites, naturally producing elegant and fresh wines.\r\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 30px;\"\u003eThe grapes were harvested manually in 15 kg harvest boxes, carefully transported to the cellar where they were carefully selected at the selection table, followed by the destemmer and, by gravity, sent to the thermoregulated stainless steel vats. 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Once the alcoholic fermentation is finished, it is cleaned and malolactic fermentation is carried out in stainless steel vats, where it aged for 6 months before being bottled.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch2\u003eTASTING NOTES\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 30px;\"\u003eVery vivid ruby color, of medium concentration. Vibrant on the nose, fragrant, with a fresh and very expressive aroma in the floral notes of violet, bergamot flower, spices and pine leaf, harmoniously linked to a balsamic profile, giving rise to a complex and captivating aroma. In the mouth, a very elegant wine, with a markedly young profile. With a good volume in the mouth, young, with good acidity and soft tannins, it is a wine that you feel like drinking, without being heavy thanks to its balance. Long finish, with a very refreshing mineral flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch2\u003eFOOD SUGGESTIONS\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eLightly spiced dishes, red meats, white meats and pasta. Vegetarian suggestions: dishes with tubers (turnips, sweet potatoes, beets) and legumes (chickpeas, beans, peas), dishes with cheese. Suitable for VEGANS and VEGETARIANS.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Artisan Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44966813171781,"sku":"WWW21IDT","price":45.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/8644\/4357\/files\/890b6a35-carlos_red_image_65745.png?v=1777951268"},{"product_id":"carlos-raposo-impecavel-touriga-nacional-tinto-doc-dao-2022","title":"Carlos Raposo Impecável Touriga Nacional Tinto DOC DÃO 2022","description":"\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 30px;\"\u003eA wine of pure pleasure: elegant and an expression of the ancient Dão wine region. The IMPECÁVEL wine is a wine 100% made from the queen variety of the region, Touriga Nacional, this emblematic Portuguese variety was born in the Dão region but due to its great quality it is now spread all over the world. We believe that it is still in its mother region that it best translates into the bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\nWith a very fresh and floral aroma where bergamot and violet stand out in a perfect harmony, it is a wine that stands out from the other Tourigas, with great balance, little extraction, moderate alcohol content, without wood, very fresh, easy to drink and especially very gastronomic. The vineyards are between 30 and 50 years old and are mostly located in the Serra da Estrela sub- region, the coolest sub-region of the Dão, naturally providing elegant and fresh wines.\r\n\r\n \r\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 30px;\"\u003eThe grapes were harvested manually in 15 kg harvest boxes, carefully transported to the cellar where they were carefully selected at the selection table, followed by the destemmer and, by gravity, sent to the thermoregulated stainless steel vats. Once the alcoholic fermentation is finished, it is cleaned and malolactic fermentation is carried out in stainless steel vats, where it aged for 6 months before being bottled.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n ","brand":"Artisan Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44966813204549,"sku":"WWW22IDT","price":45.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/8644\/4357\/files\/12fd34a6-carlos_red_image_65745.png?v=1777951269"},{"product_id":"carlos-raposo-impecavel-encruzado-branco-doc-dao-2023","title":"Carlos Raposo Impecável Encruzado Branco DOC DÃO 2023","description":"\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 30px;\"\u003eThe IMPECÁVEL wine is a wine 100% made from the queen white grape variety of the region, Encruzado, this emblematic Portuguese grape variety was born in the Dão region.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\nWhen well crafted in the vineyard and winery, it presents delicate aromas such as notes of yellow fleshed fruit, light citrus notes, a little resin, with a great balance, little extraction, moderate alcohol content, no wood, very fresh, easy to drink and Above all, very gastronomic. 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Once the alcoholic fermentation is finished, it is cleaned and malolactic fermentation is carried out in stainless steel vats, where it aged for 6 months before being bottled.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n ","brand":"Artisan Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44966813237317,"sku":"WWW23IDB","price":45.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/8644\/4357\/files\/b5ae19b1-carlos_white_image_65745.png?v=1777951270"},{"product_id":"luis-seabra-granito-cru-dao-2022","title":"Luis Seabra Granito Cru Dão 2022","description":"After a decade as winemaker at Niepoort, where he was responsible for some of the best known and highest rated wines to come out of the famed Douro and Porto producer, Luis Seabra decided that he no longer wanted to make wines to someone else’s tastes and specifications. Thus, he began his eponymous winery, and set about shattering preconceptions of what Douro wines represent. The Xisto Cru Branco is one of a series of wines that Luis makes that exemplify and express the intensely terroir-driven style in which he operates. He is a particularly gifted winemaker, one who sees wine as a medium through which a piece of land can speak. “Cru” translates as “raw” in Portuguese, and the transmission of terroir here is unadulterated and singular. This series of wines is one in which he removes every variable but that of the land itself, and the stark expression of the soil that results is extraordinary. He works exclusively with spontaneous fermentation, native yeasts, and large format tight-grained oak for all the wines in this series.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nDao expression here. Encruzado, bical and sercial the varieties off a 35 year old site. Very salty, deliciously so, in the vein of great minerally wines of the world. So pure yet richness too, stone fruit, melon, almond, amazing persistence and energy with tension and purity in spades. sticks to the palate with salty nuttiness and herbal lift. Wow. This is a wine to sit you back in your seat. So much to talk about, so much to enjoy.\r\n\r\n ","brand":"Artisan Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44966813302853,"sku":"LS22GCD","price":96.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/8644\/4357\/files\/1a858516-LS21GCD_Fixed.png?v=1777951270"},{"product_id":"antonio-madeira-dao-vinhas-velhas-branco-2022","title":"Antonio Madeira Dão Vinhas Velhas Branco 2022","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\r\n\r\nAntónio Madeira is French of Portuguese descent, and his family roots are in the Serra da Estrela, Portugal’s highest mountain range located in the upper Dão region.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nAntónio believes the heart of Dão lies in this mountainous region, and that the fine, fresh, mineral wines you can produce here – which he refers to as the ‘Grands Crus of the Dão highlands’ – have great ageing potential. 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All of his wines are co-fermented field blends, using indigenous yeast and very little sulphur. If there’s a through line in his wines it would be a touch of salinity with ample freshness, an earthy quality like the first moments after it rains. Antonio Madeira is passionate about the traditions and heritage of the Dao’s Serra Da Estrela sub-zone and has nearly single-handedly rescued and preserved some of its most historical vineyards from abandonment.\r\n\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n \r\n\r\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrganic and biodynamic practices.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nThe white Vinhas Velhas 2022 comes from all the vineyards cultivated by Antonio Madeira, aged from 50 up to 130 years old, where we found field blends of around 20 autochthonous grape varieties, some of them forgotten varieties. 80% of the field blend is Siria, Fernão Pires, Bical, Encruzado, Malvasia Fina, Arinto and Cerceal. This wine expresses the character and elegance of the land that witnessed its birth and takes us on a journey through time to discover the aromas and flavours of Serra da Estrela foothills, just as they were back in the time of our forefathers. This wine is complex and refined with lovely citrus fruit core and some ripe apple and pear notes. It’s quite mineral and layered with depth and complexity and subtle notes of toast, spice and lanolin. The texture and saline minerality here are fantastic. Such a multidimensional wine with lovely depth and weight.","brand":"Artisan Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44966814089285,"sku":"AM22VVB","price":95.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/8644\/4357\/files\/1dac973a-AM20VVB_Fixed.png?v=1777951270"},{"product_id":"beiorte-cidade-tinto-2021","title":"Beiorte Cidade Tinto 2021","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW165029328 BCX0\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA vibrant, elegant red from Portugal's Dão region, handcrafted by João Costa and his wife Bea in the mountain village of Santa Ovaia. The Beiorte project began in 2020 with the restoration of João's great-grandfather's historic cellar, born from a passion for authentic, artisanal wines that honour the region's old vineyards, traditional farming, and unique terroir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe name \"Cidade\" is inspired by the old women who still climb the Portuguese hills every day — for Beiorte, a symbol of the daily hardship and resilience behind winemaking here. It's a genuinely delicious, fruit-forward red, with a layer of complexity from its time in oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eMade from a traditional field blend — Tinta Pinheira, Trincadeira, Baga, Alfrocheiro and other varieties grown intertwined, a style once common throughout the Dão — from old vines on granite soils in the cool, high-altitude Alva sub-region near the Serra do Açor mountains. 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The Beiorte project was born during the pandemic, when João and Bea returned to his family's ancestral village and restored his great-grandfather's old cellar — built on a genuine passion for preserving old vineyards, traditional methods, and the true character of the Dão before it's lost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis is a characterful, distinctly Portuguese white — herbaceous and gently savoury, kept in check by bright mineral acidity, and genuinely versatile at the table. It's a field blend including Fernão Pires, Bical, Malvasia Fina and Encruzado, from vineyards on granite soils in the cool, high-altitude Alva sub-region near the Serra do Açor mountains — conditions that give the wine its vibrant acidity, mineral edge and elegant structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eMade naturally with no added sulphite, the fruit is hand-harvested in mid-September, given a 2-day skin maceration, then fermented in stainless steel on wild yeast with no temperature control. 13% alc, 750ml.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe name \"Beiorte\" comes from an old local dialect once spoken in the village, simply meaning \"wine,\" and every cork carries the phrase \"Beiorte Gido\" — \"good wine\" — a small nod to the region's culture and history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFresh, textured and food-friendly, Sr. Roubado Branco 2023 shows bright citrus and orchard fruit layered with floral notes, subtle savoury depth, and a crisp mineral finish. 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The blend is 60% Encruzado, 30% Bical and 10% Sercial, from sustainably grown vines planted around 1987 in granitic soils laced with quartz. It's a vegan wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe parcel sits near Vila Nova da Tázem, in the foothills of the Serra da Estrela — mainland Portugal's highest point, a heavily protected natural area also known for its stargazing. Dão's cool climate is prized for wines with real lift, brightness and elegance. The region fell into decline through the 1960s and was overshadowed for decades by more internationally fashionable areas, but thanks to vignerons like Seabra, it's steadily reclaiming its former reputation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eGrapes are hand-harvested, crushed and destemmed, then pressed and decanted into used 500L French oak barrels, where they co-ferment spontaneously on indigenous yeast. 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The high-altitude, cool conditions of Alva give the wine real lift and precision — fine-grained tannin and an elegant structure rather than sheer weight, which is the hallmark of the best Dão reds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe name \"Beiorte\" comes from an old local dialect once spoken in the village, simply meaning \"wine,\" and every cork carries the phrase \"Beiorte Gido\" — \"good wine\" — a small tribute to the region's culture and history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eDetailed and fragrant, Sr. Roubado 2022 shows red cherry and dark berry fruit layered with violet, earthy spice, and a long, savoury, mineral finish. 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Madeira is a keen advocate of working the vineyards manually and organically, “to give life to the soils,” so the roots go deep (communicating with the mother rock) and the indigenous yeast population thrives. It is, he said, the way to express “\u003cem\u003eminerality and all the flavours of the landscape.\u003c\/em\u003e” He’s crafting phenomenal, terroir-focused wines and showing the potential of this often overlooked region.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nHis winemaking philosophy is simply to respect the grapes and the natural environment. Grapes are hand harvested and winemaking is gentle, aiming for minimal extraction. Using only 500l barrels whose oak has been very slowly toasted and stainless steel vats. Cultivating 30 different plots from 15 different vineyards totalling 6\/7 hectares of vines. This is Burgundy scale parcellation! Most vineyards are located in the foothills of the Serra d’Estrela, but some are actually higher in the mountains. 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