In addition to the special weather conditions, production methods and of great ingenuity and wisdom in wine of its population, the particular characteristics of Dão wines are deeply related to the use of appropriate varieties, within the recommended for the region.
The varieties for the production of DOC Dão wines are:
The last three grape varieties are authorized only if they do not exceed 40 and planted before November 1993. From this date all replanting or new planting in order to obtain wines entitled to bear the designation of origin may only be made with the best varieties.
