Quinta Das Maias Barcelo Branco

Description

This Dão wine from Quinta das Maias Barcelo is a truly elegant expression, almost a tribute to tradition. The gravity-driven fermentation – no pressure here, you understand – produces a remarkably refined white with notes of white pear, chamomile blossom, and a subtle hint of frankincense, a ghostly reminder of forest fires in the hills. Achieving a respectable 89 points from *Revista de Vinhos*, the pale straw colour hints at its freshness and balance, underpinned by a modest alcohol level that thankfully doesn’t overwhelm. The perfectly integrated oak lends a creamy, buttery texture, ideal alongside roasted duck or grilled white fish. A wine designed to be savoured and cellared, with the potential to develop beautifully – and, of course, to be revisited in a few years’ time.

Taste this wine at:

Quinta dos Roques

Nelas Dão Wine Shop

Quinta dos Termos

Belmonte Beira Interior Wine Shop