Jaen

About this grape variety

A Jaen em Portugal é a mesma casta que a Mencía no Bierzo e na Galiza espanhola: um tinto de tons frescos com cereja vermelha, ervas e notas ligeiramente minerais, e acidez natural viva. Está sobretudo associada ao Dão, onde traz frescura e finura aos lotes. Em monovarietal dá tintos de corpo mais leve que se bebem bem jovens, com perfume floral e final apimentado. Frequentemente subestimada, mas uma casta de apoio chave para a identidade contemporânea do Dão.

Frequently asked questions

How many Jaen wines can I compare on Wine Radar?

Wine Radar compares prices for wines made from Jaen across Portuguese online retailers — 603 in the catalogue.

Which regions produce Jaen wines?

Jaen wines on Wine Radar come mainly from Dão, Beira Interior, Douro, Bairrada, Castilla y León.

What is Jaen?

Jaen in Portugal is the same grape as Mencía in Spain's Bierzo and Galicia: a refreshingly cool-toned red with red-cherry, herbal and slightly mineral notes, and naturally bright acidity. It is most associated with Dão, where it brings drinkability and finesse to blends. As a varietal it yields lighter-framed reds…