Caves São João

São João de Azenha

A historic merchant house with a huge cellar of old Bairrada and Dão reds, released decades after the harvest.

Wines

Bairrada Red

Red

Bairrada DOC Tinto

Tannic, high-acid reds from Baga grown on clay-limestone. Traditional Garrafeiras can age for 30 years or more; modern producers make lighter, gentler versions for earlier drinking.

Critics: up to 91 pts

Dão Red

Red

Dão DOC Tinto

Elegant, fresh reds from granite soils. Often called Portugal’s answer to Burgundy for their finesse and ability to age. Touriga Nacional, Jaen and Alfrocheiro are the classic trio.

Critics: up to 91 pts

Grapes they’re known for

Baga

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