Dao Sul
Since its inception in 1989, the mission of Dao Sul Wines has been to promote the Dão wines both nationally and internationally. With almost a dozen different wine producing estates and even more Dao Sul Vineyards throughout Portugal, Dao Sul has become one of the most dynamic wine producers in the region. While Dao Sul originated in the Dao area, (where most of the operations are still based) they now produce wines from Alentejo, Bairrada, Estremadura and Douro according to our Dao Sul wine reviews. With a focus on indigenous Portuguese grape varieties, Dao Sul encompasses small boutique wineries as well as large scale production of high quality commercial wines. Their latest endeavor is a state of the art Dao Sul Winery including a fine dining restaurant in the heart of the Bairrada. While their entry level value wines are distributed and recognized around the globe, it is their top tier Dao and Douro red blends that tend to be held in the highest regard according to our Dao Sul wine ratings. For more information check out our Dao Sul wine buying guide below.
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Dao Sul 2007 Casa de Santar Conde de Santar Red (Dão)
- Cellar Selection
- $60
The top-of-the-range red from Casa de Santar estate in homage to the first count of Santar in the 18th century. It is a powerfully velvet wine, very elegant, packed with ripe tannins, dark fruits and a structure that demands aging. Keep for at least six years.
— R.V.
(8/1/2011)
Dao Sul 2009 Casa de Santar Conde de Santar Red (Dão)
- Cellar Selection
- $46
The aristocratic estate of Santar produces some of the most elegant wines in the Dão. The 2009 vintage adds richness to a deep, complex and powerful wine, which is full of dark plum and damson flavors, rounded by wood aging. Age for 3–4 years.
— R.V.
(12/1/2012)
Dao Sul 2007 Quinta das Tecedeiras Reserva Red (Douro)
- Cellar Selection
- $30
There is an austere initial feel to this impressive wine, driven by its firm tannins and tight texture. It is dense and concentrated while also having black currant fruits that underly this intense structure. It certainly needs aging for several years.
— R.V.
(8/1/2011)
Dao Sul 2007 Casa de Santar Touriga Nacional Touriga Nacional (Dão)
- $20
The Dão region has some superb expressions of Touriga Nacional and this is one of them. With its richly perfumed fruit, dusty tannins, spiced damson and blueberry flavors, this is a great wine, ready for drinking in another 4–5 years.
— R.V.
(8/1/2011)
Dao Sul 2008 Casa de Santar Reserva Red (Dão)
- Cellar Selection
- $27
The historic vineyard of Casa de Santar in the heart of the Dão region has produced a dense and powerful offering, with rich tannins and black fruits. Its intense, solid blackberry and spice flavors are followed by acidity, contributing complexity. Age for at least four years.
— R.V.
(12/1/2012)
Dao Sul 2005 Quinta das Tecedeiras Reserva Red (Douro)
- $34
Ripe and spicy, this is an impressive, solid, new wood-dominated wine. The tannins come from high toast as well as the concentrated blackberry juice fruits. That makes it dry, a wine that needs to soften. But it has all the intensity that are the hallmarks of top Douro wines, so try it again in a year.
— R.V.
(4/1/2009)
Dao Sul 2007 Quinta de Cabriz Four C Red (Dão)
- Cellar Selection
- $80
Mining a rich vein of sweet black plum fruits, this is big and powerful while held together with firm tannins, very ripe fruit, a smoky wood character and a ripe, juicy finish. Age for 4–5 years.
— R.V.
(8/1/2011)
Dao Sul 2008 Quinta das Tecedeiras Reserva Red (Douro)
- Cellar Selection
- $30
A big, ripe earthy wine, layered with tannins and dark black fruits. It has density and concentration, while keeping a sense of freshness and balance. A powerful and impressive wine that will age well.
— R.V.
(4/1/2012)
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