Encostas do Douro

This 22 hectare estate is owned and run by Dão Sul, a company founded by four ambitious young partners in 1989, which now controls 220 hectares spread over 6 estates and 4 regions. Carlos Moura, the winemaker, completed a Masters in enology before taking over the reins in 2000. His aim is to emphasise the fruit character of each variety, whilst remaining true to the regional style. His wines are all the more impressive because each one does taste typical of its region of origin, whilst remaining commercially appealing. The Palestra is made at the Quinta Sá de Baixo in the Baixo-Corgo region of the Douro and is an equal blend of the great Port grapes Touriga Nacional, Tinta Barroca and Tinta Roriz.