JVTB-W - Dão DOC - Encruzado & Malvasia-Fina - 13%

Winemaking Process: "Jardim de Granito" is a wine that respects the winemaking tradition of the Dão region. The grapes used are Encruzado and Malvasia-Fina, and they were handpicked using 20kg crates in the second week of September. After pressing the whole grapes, the must was statically decanted at low temperatures for 24 hours. The wine was then fermented and aged in stainless-steel vats, expressing the elegance and gastronomic heritage of the region.

Tasting Notes: The wine displays a citrine yellow colour with greenish nuances. On the nose, it has a great aromatic intensity where notes of pear, pineapple, and citrus are apparent, along with floral nuances and mineral notes. On the palate, it is very fresh and the fruity notes stand out again, delivering a harmonious, elegant, and balanced wine that enhances the Dão terroir.

Food Pairings: A versatile wine that can pair well with a wide range of dishes. It can pair perfectly with grilled fish, seafood, sushi, and salads. Its acidity and freshness make it a great match for creamy cheeses and dishes with creamy sauces. It can also pair well with white meats and roasted vegetables, as its crispness balances the richness of the dishes. Serve between 9ºC-11°C to enjoy its full potential.

JVTB-R - Dão DOC 40% Touriga Nacional, 25% Alfrocheiro, 25% Tinta Roriz, 10% Jaen - 13%

Manual harvesting begins in the second week of September. Fully fermented in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperatures, carefully macerated to better express the distinctiveness of each grape. Naturally stabilized.

Touriga Nacional is a noble & highly praised grape variety & has its best version in Dão. Tinta Roriz offers wines that combine elegance & robustness, fruit & spices, in a deep & lively register. Alfrocheiro produces wines rich in colour, with an aroma of wild berries standing out, particularly blackberry & strawberry. Resulting in a firm albeit delicate structured tannins. Jaen is a vigorous grape variety that consecrates perfumed wines, vehement in the aromatic notes of blackberry, blueberry & cherry. It provides soft & silky wines, simple but seductive.

Tasting Notes: This wine has been created to express the elegance & gastronomic heritage of the region. Bright ruby in colour, with red berry aromas & balanced tannins which provides a full mouthfeel.

Pairing Suggestions: Roasted duck, veal, mezzes style dishes and delicate flavours.

JVENC-W - Dão DOC - 100% Encruzado - 13%

Rita’s approach with this wine is to respect the winemaking traditions of the Dão, whilst adding a woman’s touch, yet also ! The “Jardim de Granito”collection is produced in the granite soils of the hills around Silgueiros, at a vineyard surrounded by oak and pine forests. The wines have been conceived to express the elegance and gastronomic heritage of the region.

After manual harvest in 20kg containers, Rita begins pressing the whole grapes, the must was subjected to static decantation at a low temperature for 24 hours. It was then passed to a stainless-steel vat where the wine was fermented and aged, locking in the freshness of the Encruzado and preserving the floral aromas. Considered to be a wine for ageing with a great potential for evolution in the bottle, because it originated from Encruzado variety.

Tasting notes: Clear, bright, lemon colour. Aromatically intense wine, with notes of yellow pulp fruit such as peach and nectarine, with a lot of floral intensity. Firm and well-integrated acidity. Very balanced and persistent finish.

Pairing suggestions: Perfectly matching chicken and leek pie, risotto with squash and almonds & bouillabaisse!

JVTN-R - Dão - 100% Touriga Nacional - 13%

We present a top of the range 100% Touriga Nacional Jardim de Granito. The harvest was carried out manually in the third week of September. This wine stands unoaked & the absolute respect for the grape variety that originates it. It is genuine, conveying the purity of the grape & its flavours. It is a balanced & elegant wine, with good alcoholic strength & excellent aging capacity.

Touriga Nacional is a noble & highly praised grape variety & has its best version in Dão. The thick skin, rich in pigment matter, helps to obtain intense & deep colours. The abundance of primary aromas, characteristic of the variety, makes it both floral & fruity, intense & explosive. Respecting the winemaking tradition of the Dão, this wine is produced in the granite soils of the hills around Silgueiros, in a vineyard surrounded by oak trees & pine forests. Additional Information: Fermented for 12 months in concrete tanks. Naturally stabilized.

Tasting notes: Attractive ruby colour. Fresh aromas with hints of broom flower & pine nut, & notes of eucalyptus. Full mouthfeel perfectly balanced with a lively acidity which provides a long, gastronomic finish.

Paring Suggestions: Cheeses, game pie, steak and other grilled meats, smoked tofu and sausage casserole.

Serve between 16 & 18ºC.