2015 Quinta da Pellada Dente d'Ouro red

Dente d'Ouro is an exceptional wine of great elegance, produced from a blend of traditional Dão grape varieties, which captures the essence of the Dão wine region. Intense purple in colour, it has a rich and complex nose with notes of blackberry, redcurrant and ripe plum, intertwined with earthy nuances of slate and graphite, combined with spices such as cloves, black pepper and a slight touch of tobacco leaf.

The palate is full-bodied and structured, with an impressive concentration of flavours, maintaining the dark fruit notes present in the aroma, with layers of black cherry, cassis and a touch of dried fig, complemented by well-integrated wood, which adds a touch of vanilla and toasted spices. The tannins are firm but fine-textured, providing a solid base, while the vibrant acidity maintains balance and freshness. It also reveals complex nuances of cocoa, leather and a slight smoky note, which gradually emerge on the palate, adding depth and character. The finish is long and powerful, with lingering notes of black fruits, spices and a distinct mineral quality from the schist terroir.

The first known historical references to Quinta da Pellada date back to around 1570. But it was in 1980, that Álvaro de Castro, a civil engineer, but with a passion for the world of wine, enthusiastically acquired the property, resurrecting the family tradition of wine production, forgotten for two generations.

Later, he acquired Quinta de Saes.

These two Quintas, located in the foothills of Serra da Estrela, benefit from the protection of the Atlantic winds, which provides aromatic and complex wines.

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