A Descoberta Colheita tinto 2023
Region: Dão
Producer: Casa Da Passarella
Why we chose this wine
The Passarella terroir has a reputation to defend, as the sub-region has been known since time immemorial for producing the finest Dão wines. The winemaker Paulo Nunes is on the rendezvous and makes fine wines in Passarella.
Casa da Passarella is one of the historic estates of the Dao appellation. The estate was founded in 1892 a few years before the formation of the appellation. Its wines express the complexity and freshness of the region on granite terroirs at an altitude of 500m.
Descoberta gives a beautiful expression of the excellent terroir at the foot of the Serra da Estrela. The vineyards at the foot of the mountain, in the southeast of the Dão, have been known since time immemorial as the best in the region. The combination of local grape varieties on granite soil and the cool climate offers wines of excellent freshness and medium body, with a fascinating mineral touch.
In 2010, during work carried out at Casa da Passarella, a case, hidden in a wall, was found containing the estate's cadastres dating back to 1942.
Casa da Passarella is one of the historic estates of the Dao appellation. The estate was founded in 1892 a few years before the formation of the appellation. Its wines express the complexity and freshness of the region on granite terroirs at an altitude of 500m.
Descoberta gives a beautiful expression of the excellent terroir at the foot of the Serra da Estrela. The vineyards at the foot of the mountain, in the southeast of the Dão, have been known since time immemorial as the best in the region. The combination of local grape varieties on granite soil and the cool climate offers wines of excellent freshness and medium body, with a fascinating mineral touch.
In 2010, during work carried out at Casa da Passarella, a case, hidden in a wall, was found containing the estate's cadastres dating back to 1942.
| Volume | 75.0 cl. |
| Grape Variety | Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz, Alfrocheiro, Jaen |
| Drinking window | 2025-2029 |
| Alc. | 14.0% |
| Vinification | In cement tank |
| Ripening | Mainly in cement tanks and a small part in wooden barrels. |
Waar serveer je ’m bij?
Fermented in a cement lagar and largely aged in concrete — no wood comes between, only the four grapes and the cool altitude of Passarella. Concrete holds the temperature steady and gives off nothing of its own, which keeps the fruit sharply outlined. Fourteen degrees of alcohol provide enough substance to take on a hot plate.
Drie gerechten die werken
Roast chicken with thyme
Pork with ginger and spring onion from the wok
Chicken meatballs with tomato and basil
Pork with ginger and spring onion from the wok
Chicken meatballs with tomato and basil
Vegetarisch
Pepper stuffed with rice and herbs
Minder geschikt bij
Smoked or hard-grilled preparations: smoke drowns out the open fruit this wine has to live on.
Voor de Portugees geïnspireerde kok
Vitela assada à Lafões — roast veal from the Beira, lean and fine-grained
Serveren op 15–16 °C
The producer
Casa Da Passarella
Wine has been produced on this estate for centuries, but the previous owners lost interest in winemaking. In 2008 the estate came into new hands and since then the driven Paulo Nunes has been at the head of wine production.
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