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Dão Meia Encosta White 2024

£12.99

Dão Meia Encosta White 2024

White Wine Dão

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Dão Meia Encosta White 2024

Name: Dão Meia Encosta White 2024
Brand: JMV
SKU: 110685
Price: 12.99 GBP
Availability: InStock

Grape Blend: Bical, Fernão Pires, Encruzado, Malvasia Fina

£12.99

This expressive white from Portugal’s Dão region opens with bright aromas of citrus, orchard fruit and subtle tropical notes. Gentle floral hints and a touch of fresh herbs add lift, while the region’s granite soils lend a delicate mineral edge that brings clarity and finesse to the wine’s aromatic profile.

On the palate it is lively and well-balanced, with refreshing acidity supporting flavours of lemon, white peach and ripe pear. A blend of classic Dão grape varieties such as Bical, Encruzado, Fernão Pires and Malvasia Fina, gives the wine both freshness and texture, leading to a smooth, elegant finish with a lingering mineral note.

It pairs beautifully with seafood and grilled fish, and also works well with salads, roast chicken, creamy cheeses and light Mediterranean dishes.

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Type:	White Wine
Region:	Dão
Grape Blend:	Bical, Fernão Pires, Encruzado, Malvasia Fina
Pairing:	Fish, Salads, Seafood
Bottle Size:	75cl
Contains sulphites:	Yes

Awards:
-86 points Wine Enthusiast Magazine
-15,5 points in Revista de Vinhos
-Gold medal Sélections Mondiales des Vins
-Silver medal Concurso Vinhos de Portugal
-Seal of Approval Japan Wine Challenge
-Seal of Approval Vienna International Wine Challenge

Dão Meia Encosta White 2024 comes from Portugal’s historic Dão Demarcated Region, known for its granite soils and elegant, mineral-driven wines. Traditional vineyard practices and the region’s cool nights help preserve freshness and aromatic complexity in the grapes.

The wine is made from a classic blend of Bical, Encruzado, Fernão Pires and Malvasia Fina, varieties that bring freshness, structure and delicate aromatics. After harvest the grapes are gently pressed, with only the free-run juice used to ensure purity and finesse.

Fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled stainless-steel tanks (16–17°C). The wine is then aged on fine lees for four months, adding texture and depth before careful stabilisation and bottling to preserve its freshness.

The story of Borges begins in 1884, when brothers António and Francisco Borges founded a company engaged in banking and the trade of lottery tickets and tobacco. Their growing interest in wine led to the establishment of Sociedade dos Vinhos Borges in 1891, marking the start of a dedicated winemaking venture. A defining milestone followed in 1904 with the acquisition of Quinta de Solaheira in the Douro Valley, an investment that shaped the company’s long-term identity. The vineyard holdings were later expanded with the addition of 46 hectares at Quinta de Simaens in 1991, followed by a further 74 hectares in the Dão region. Since 1998, Vinhos Borges has formed part of Grupo JMV, Portugal’s largest distribution group.

Located in the northeast of Portugal, the Douro is widely regarded as one of the oldest winegrowing regions in the world. Its dramatic valleys, winding river and striking landscapes earned it UNESCO World Heritage status in 2001. While originally demarcated for the production of Port, the region was authorised in 1982 to produce dry red and white wines under the Douro Denomination of Origin. In the Dão, a region renowned for its refined and velvety wines, Borges farms 340 hectares of vineyards planted predominantly with old vines of native Portuguese grape varieties, including Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz and Gouveio.

With over 115 years of winemaking history, Borges continues to pursue excellence as the benchmark for its distinctly Portuguese wines. Today, the wines are exported to more than fifty countries across five continents, earning a strong international reputation for exceptional quality and value. As the house itself expresses: “Our centuries-old passion for nature and for people justifies the dedication invested in creating wines of excellence, alongside a continued commitment to international recognition.”

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