Villa Oliveira Trio

From a centenarian vineyard comes this field blend led by baga with a host of traditional Dão varieties. It's ethereal and elegant nose of wild raspberry, black cherry, forest floor, lanolin, dried flowers and subtle balsamic note. Spontaneously fermented in old granite lagares with partial stems and aged for three winters in large old casks, it combines pretty floral detail with serious structure. Wild berry fruit, earthy savouriness and a granite firmness carry through the palate, framed by fine tannins and bright, lifted finish. Remarkably elegant, complex and persistent and an outstanding fine wine.

Of the two top Villa Oliveira wines this is the deeper and more muscular expression, yet it still retains the ethereal lift and elegance that defines great Dão. Drawn from a wide mix of old native varieties planted in the Pedras Altas vineyards, on Serra da Estrela granite soils, it opens with black olive tapenade, woodland herbs, mushroom and a delicately balsamic complexity. The palate is silky and medium bodied despite its depth, showing dark chocolate, red berries and earthy spice framed by fine tannins and fresh acidity. Fermented in cement with extended maceration and aged 18 months in cask, this is a superb example of classic fine Dão.

A profound expression of encruzado and one of the finest examples of the grape at this level. Produced from old vines, the grapes spend several days on skins before spontaneous fermentation begins, followed by extended ageing in large old oak barrels. The result is a complete and beautifully integrated wine, combining breadth, texture and intensity with remarkable freshness. Aromas of white peach, lychee, cream and subtle spice lead into a layered palate with a gentle salty edge - this shares many similarities with top-tier chardonnay but the velvety texture and saline twist set it apart. Rich, savoury and deeply elegant, this is exceptional Dão white wine.