Grilos Dao Red

A Taste of Portugal's Dão—Bold, Balanced, and Unexpectedly Smooth

Quinta dos Grilos Grilos Dão Reserva Red is a lively Portuguese blend that captures the heart of Dão’s temperate vineyards. Crafted from Touriga Nacional (≈40%), Tinta Roriz (≈40%), and Jaén (20%), this wine spends nine months in French oak barrels before arriving refined and ready to pour .

Full of Flavor, Light on Pretension

This medium-bodied red delights with intense ruby color and attractive aromas of wild berries, red fruit compote, toasted nuts, and floral notes lifted by balsamic spice . On the palate, expect bright cherry and raspberry layered with hints of licorice, vanilla, dark tea, and a gentle earthy finish—with soft tannins and balanced acidity that make it drinkable now