2021 Parras Dão Tinto 'Evidência'

Yet another crazy value from Portugal and the folks at Parras! 

40% Tinta Roriz, 30% Touriga Nacional and 30% Alicante Bouschet.  The grapes were fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks to preserve the fresh fruit flavors of the wine. Aged in second-use French oak for 6 months.  13.0% alcohol.

Tasting Notes

Bright red fruits and a mineral undertone shine through in this refreshing, medium bodied wine that wonderfully represents the drinkability and value of Portuguese reds. Pair with spicy grilled chicken dishes and marinated vegetables.

About Parras Wines

Parras Wines is the project of Luis Vieira, who started the company in 2010. Luis’ involvement in the wine business stretches back much farther to the age of 5, when he fell into a vat of wine his grandfather made. So began his lifelong involvement in the wine trade. Today, Parras Wines operates vineyards and wineries on its own and in partnership with local producers from Liboa, Dão , Douro, Vinho Verde, Tejo, Alentejo and the Setubal Peninsula.

Surrounded by several mountain ranges, including the Serra da Estrela, the highest in the country, the Dão has mostly granite soils, with some areas of shale. The temperate climate, of the Mediterranean-continental type, protected from maritime influence by mountain ranges, is marked by altitude (75% of the area is between 400 and 700 meters), which immediately induces an excellent acid freshness in its wines.