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At Vinoscout, you\u0026#39;ll discover \u003cstrong\u003eeight carefully selected wines from the Dão\u003c\/strong\u003e , available from just €5.95 – an ideal introduction to one of Portugal\u0026#39;s most exciting wine regions.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"niepoort-fabelhaft-douro-do","title":"Niepoort Fabulous Douro DO","description":"Besides its complexity and mineral notes, Niepoort\u0026#39;s Fabelhaft also impresses with its remarkable depth – attributes so typical of dry Douro wines. The color is vibrant, with medium intensity. The aromas are very expressive, displaying fresh and floral notes, dominated by the balsamic accents so characteristic of the Douro Valley. On the palate, the wine is elegant, lively, and refined without being heavy, with a distinct mineral character. With its harmony and elegance, this wine perfectly embodies the uncomplicated style that is so important to the Niepoort estate. 20% of the wine is aged in French oak barriques.","brand":"Niepoort Vinhos","offers":[{"title":"2021","offer_id":52694869541200,"sku":"V07044","price":10.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"2022","offer_id":53093116707152,"sku":"V07044-2022","price":10.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/3509\/4864\/files\/vinoscout_niepoort_fabelhaft_douro_do_1.webp?v=1771237760"},{"product_id":"fonte-do-ouro-reserva","title":"Fonte do Ouro Reserva","description":"The grapes for the Fonte do Ouro Reserva grow on granite-rich, slightly acidic, and nutrient-poor soils in the Dão DOC. Fifty percent of the wine is aged for nine months in French oak barrels, while the other fifty percent matures in stainless steel tanks. The result is a ruby-colored wine with aromas reminiscent of red fruits and chocolate. The wine\u0026#39;s oak notes lend it an elegant character, which is reflected in its taste. Full-bodied with beautiful tannins and notes of wild berries, the Fonte do Ouro Reserva is complex and balanced. It received 89 Parker points for the 2013 vintage.","brand":"Boas Quintas","offers":[{"title":"2020","offer_id":52694889333072,"sku":"V03180","price":13.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"2021","offer_id":53093151965520,"sku":"V03180-2021","price":13.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/3509\/4864\/files\/vinoscout_fonte_do_ouro_reserva.webp?v=1771237864"},{"product_id":"fonte-do-ouro-tinto","title":"Fonte do Ouro Tinto","description":"The grapes for Fonte do Ouro grow on granite-rich, slightly acidic, and nutrient-poor soils in the Dão DOC. The wine is aged for six months in French oak barrels. The result is a ruby-colored wine with aromas reminiscent of red fruit, toasty notes, and Earl Grey tea. On the palate, the wine is smooth with elegant tannins typical of Dão DOC wines. It received 88 points at the International Wine Challenge 2017 for the 2016 vintage and a bronze medal for the 2015 vintage. 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