2021 Carlos Raposo, Dao Tinto, Ideal

The 2021 Carlos Raposo Dão Ideal Tinto, a Protected Designation of Origin (DOC) wine, masterfully blends traditional Dão varieties including Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz, Alfrocheiro, and Jaen. This vintage in Dão, characterized by cooler conditions and a later harvest, beautifully contributed to wines of exceptional freshness and elegance, reflecting a pure fruit profile. Sourced from the region’s distinctive granitic soils and high-altitude vineyards, often within the Senhorim sub-region, the wine benefits from the Dão’s unique mountainous microclimate. Producer Carlos Raposo, drawing on extensive international experience, applies a philosophy of minimal intervention to old vines, crafting precise, terroir-driven wines. His approach yields a red that embodies the Dão’s capacity for producing truly refined and age-worthy expressions of its challenging yet rewarding terroir.