AWARDS
93 Points | Decanter World Wine Awards, 2021
90 Points | James Suckling, 2022, 2021
90 Points | Wine Enthusiast, 2023
89 Points | Robert Parker, 2019
Best Buy | Wine Enthusiast, 2023
ABOUT
The exuberance and transparency of the Encruzado grape variety, combined with the delicate floral aromas of Bical and the austerity of Cercial, made
AWARDS
93 Points | Decanter World Wine Awards, 2021
90 Points | James Suckling, 2022, 2021
90 Points | Wine Enthusiast, 2023
89 Points | Robert Parker, 2019
Best Buy | Wine Enthusiast, 2023
ABOUT
The exuberance and transparency of the Encruzado grape variety, combined with the delicate floral aromas of Bical and the austerity of Cercial, made it possible “to design” a Villae white wine that has a unique profile and vibrant acidity - a beautiful testimony to the original terroir.
TASTING NOTES
Aromas of fresh flowers, green apples and citrus blossoms. On the palate it has bracing acidity with flavors of baked apples and spice.
FOOD PAIRING
Halibut, shrimp, crab, mushroom risotto, zucchini, arugala, potatoes and fresh tomatoes.
AGEING | Stainless steel vats 100% at low temperature
VARIETY | Encruzado, Bical and Cercial
SOIL | Granitic
ZONE | Silvã de Cima, Castendo
YIELDS | 4300 Kg/Ha
ALCOHOL | 13.5%
AWARDS
91 Points | Wine Enthusiast, 2018
91 Points | James Suckling, 2022
90 Points | Wine Enthusiast, 2020
90 Points | James Suckling, 2021, 2020
90 Points | Decanter World Wine Awards, 2022, 2020
90 Points | Robert Parker, 2020, 2019
90 Points | Wine Advocate, 2019
90 Points | Mark Squires, 2019
ABOUT
Made from four distinctive grape varieties,
AWARDS
91 Points | Wine Enthusiast, 2018
91 Points | James Suckling, 2022
90 Points | Wine Enthusiast, 2020
90 Points | James Suckling, 2021, 2020
90 Points | Decanter World Wine Awards, 2022, 2020
90 Points | Robert Parker, 2020, 2019
90 Points | Wine Advocate, 2019
90 Points | Mark Squires, 2019
ABOUT
Made from four distinctive grape varieties, the Villae red wine is a differentiated lot that may be described as a “perfect marriage”. The Tinta Roriz grape variety endows structure and muscle, Jaen reveals its natural dynamism, Alfrocheiro brings minerality and Tinta Pinheira reveals the aromas of the forest and woods.
TASTING NOTES
Brilliant ruby red in color with aromas of cherry and plum. On the palate it has silky tannins and a refreshing touch of minerality.
FOOD PAIRING
Poultry, pork tenderloin, sausage, salads and roasted vegetables.
AGING | Stainless steel vats 100%
VARIETALS | Tinta Roriz, Jaen, Alfrocheiro and Tinta Pinheira
SOIL | Granitic
ZONE | Silvã de Cima, Castendo
YIELDS | 3800 Kg/Ha
ALCOHOL | 13.5%
AWARDS
93 Points | Wine Enthusiast, 2022, 2018
93 Points | Roger Voss, 2018
92 Points | Wine Enthusiast, 2023, 2021, 2020
92 Points | James Suckling, 2023
91 Points | James Suckling, 2022, 2021
90 Points | Robert Parker, 2021, 2019
90 Points | Decanter World Wine Awards, 2021
Cellar Selection | Wine Enthusiast, 2022
Editors' Choice | Wine Enthusi
AWARDS
93 Points | Wine Enthusiast, 2022, 2018
93 Points | Roger Voss, 2018
92 Points | Wine Enthusiast, 2023, 2021, 2020
92 Points | James Suckling, 2023
91 Points | James Suckling, 2022, 2021
90 Points | Robert Parker, 2021, 2019
90 Points | Decanter World Wine Awards, 2021
Cellar Selection | Wine Enthusiast, 2022
Editors' Choice | Wine Enthusiast, 2023
ABOUT
Encruzado, also known as Salgueirinho, is an endemic grape variety from the Dão region. Cultivated in the sheltered highlands of Taboadella’s vineyard, in granites that have metamorphosed over hundreds of thousands of years, this lot of wines shares the special care taken with the Encruzado grape variety. The delicate cultivation of the Encruzado vines requires increased attention during the growing season, delivering tremendous rewards.
TASTING NOTES
The wine is firm and exuberant, with a silky texture, linear structure, and notable depth. It is a wine of the present and future.
FOOD PAIRING
Light meats, grilled fish and herbs.
AGEING | 50% for 8 months in new French oak barrels and 50% in stainless steel vats
VARIETALS | 100% Encruzado
SOIL | Granitic
ZONE | Silvã de Cima, Castendo
YIELDS | 4200 Kg/Ha
ALCOHOL | 13.5%
AWARDS
92 Points | Wine Enthusiast, 2021
92 Points | Robert Parker, 2019
92 Points | James Suckling, 2020
91 Points | Wine Enthusiast, 2020, 2018
91 Points | Robert Parker, 2020
91 Points | Wine Spectator, 2018
90 Points | James Suckling, 2018
ABOUT
With Jaen we discover the Iberian Peninsula in Portugal (an identity associated with the Mencia g
AWARDS
92 Points | Wine Enthusiast, 2021
92 Points | Robert Parker, 2019
92 Points | James Suckling, 2020
91 Points | Wine Enthusiast, 2020, 2018
91 Points | Robert Parker, 2020
91 Points | Wine Spectator, 2018
90 Points | James Suckling, 2018
ABOUT
With Jaen we discover the Iberian Peninsula in Portugal (an identity associated with the Mencia grape variety). The breezy altitudes of the Dão region foster succulent, bluish fruits and white spices. Taboadella’s gentle slopes deliver this modernity.
TASTING NOTES
A delightfully dense and full-bodied red wine with flavors of savory black fruits and allspice. On the palate it is rich with tannins with a long finish.
FOOD PAIRING
Seafood, grilled meat, herbs, roasted vegetables and cheese.
VARIETALS | 100% Jaen
SOIL | Granitic
ZONE | Silvã de Cima, Castendo
MODE OF PRODUCTION | Integrated
HARVEST | Manual
AVERAGE YIELD | 3800 Kg/Ha
AGEING | 50% for 7 months in 500 liters new french oak barrels and 50% in stainless steel vats
ALCOHOL | 14%
BOTTLING | May
PRODUCTION | 15,000 bottles
AWARDS
93 Points | Wine Enthusiast, 2021, 2020, 2018
93 Points | Roger Voss, 2019
92 Points | Wine Enthusiast, 2019
92 Points | Roger Voss, 2018
92 Points | James Suckling, 2021, 2018
91 Points | James Suckling, 2020
90 Points | Robert Parker, 2020
ABOUT
Touriga Nacional is the international icon of Portuguese grape varieties. It originated in t
AWARDS
93 Points | Wine Enthusiast, 2021, 2020, 2018
93 Points | Roger Voss, 2019
92 Points | Wine Enthusiast, 2019
92 Points | Roger Voss, 2018
92 Points | James Suckling, 2021, 2018
91 Points | James Suckling, 2020
90 Points | Robert Parker, 2020
ABOUT
Touriga Nacional is the international icon of Portuguese grape varieties. It originated in the region where it finds its greatest expression - the Dão. At Taboadella it is grown close to the ground and sparkles in the sunlight - a great example of its natural acidity in this exceptional terroir.
TASTING NOTES
Intense bright cherry color with aromas of violets, blackberries, plums, and figs. On the palate it has velvety tannins, soft acidity and notes of minerality.
FOOD PAIRING
Beef burger, lamb, lasagna or a variety of barbecued meats.
AGEING | 50% for 7 months in 500 liters new french oak barrels and 50% in stainless steel vats
VARIETALS | 100% Touriga Nacional
SOIL | Granitic
ZONE | Silvã de Cima, Castendo
YIELDS | 3800 Kg/Ha
ALCOHOL | 13.5%
AWARDS
93 Points | Wine Enthusiast, 2020, 2019
93 Points | James Suckling, 2021
92 Points | Wine Enthusiast, 2021
91 Points | Robert Parker, 2018
91 Points | James Suckling, 2018
90 Points | Robert Parker, 2020, 2019
ABOUT
A territorial wine, linked to the estate, offering an unfiltered expression of Taboadella’s wonderful terroir, as we ideal
AWARDS
93 Points | Wine Enthusiast, 2020, 2019
93 Points | James Suckling, 2021
92 Points | Wine Enthusiast, 2021
91 Points | Robert Parker, 2018
91 Points | James Suckling, 2018
90 Points | Robert Parker, 2020, 2019
ABOUT
A territorial wine, linked to the estate, offering an unfiltered expression of Taboadella’s wonderful terroir, as we idealised it when we first arrived.
TASTING NOTES
With almost indescribable aromatic complexity, Taboadella Grande Villae white is firm, with a silky texture and refined linearity. With high concentration, it is a magnificent wine with a vibrant acidity that only the Dão region can offer, with a long, persistent and very precise finish.
FOOD PAIRING
Roast beef and grilled meats.
AGEING | 20% of the wine was fermented and aged in cement vats and 80% in was aged in new 500 litre French oak barrels (12 months)
VARIETALS | Encruzado
SOIL | Granitic
ZONE | Silvã de Cima, Castendo
YIELDS | 4,000 Kg/Ha
ALCOHOL | 13.5%
AWARDS
94 Points | Wine Enthusiast, 2019, 2018
94 Points | Robert Parker, 2019
93 Points | Robert Parker, 2018
93 Points | Wine Advocate, 2018
93 Points | Mark Squires, 2018
90 Points | James Suckling, 2018
ABOUT
The Grande Villae red is a heritage wine, with a strong and generous personality, which reveals the riches of the Taboadella estate -
AWARDS
94 Points | Wine Enthusiast, 2019, 2018
94 Points | Robert Parker, 2019
93 Points | Robert Parker, 2018
93 Points | Wine Advocate, 2018
93 Points | Mark Squires, 2018
90 Points | James Suckling, 2018
ABOUT
The Grande Villae red is a heritage wine, with a strong and generous personality, which reveals the riches of the Taboadella estate - which has always produced red wines with complex intensity and very elegant structure. It is also a wine of the future, that surprises us through its energy, amplified by its notable minerality and where we sense the call of the terroir with each gulp - the pure expression of granite, and the persistence and subtle elegance of the grape varieties cultivated in the highlands, which respect the memory of the land!
TASTING NOTES
Aromas of red and black fruits, balsamic, vanilla and herbs. On the palate it has extraordinary minerality, elegant acidity and firm tannins.
FOOD PAIRING
Roast beef and grilled meats.
AGEING | 12 months in 500 liters new french oak barrels
VARIETALS | Alfrocheiro, Touriga Nacional and Tinta Roriz
SOIL | Granitic
ZONE | Silvã de Cima, Castendo
YIELDS | 3,800 Kg/Ha
ALCOHOL | 14%
Surrounded by mountains in all directions, based on very poor granite soils, the Dão region extends its vineyards scattered among pine forests at different altitudes, from 1,000 metres in the Serra da Estrela to 200 metres in the lower areas. The vineyards are sparse and discontinuous, divided into multiple plots, with properties with almost insignificant average areas. The mountains determine and condition the region's climate, sheltering the vines from the direct influence of the continental climate and the maritime influence. The poor soils are mostly granite.
