Dão wineries worth the stop

The 12 best critic-rated producers in Dão with a cellar-door address, ranked by their highest critic score. Check opening hours and book tastings ahead.

1. 01
   Quinta da Pellada

   Dao, 6270141, Pinhanços, Portugal

   Critics' peak 94 · Decanter · Falstaff · Wine Advocate

2. 02
   Casa da Passarella

   Rua Santo Amaro, 3, Passarela, 6290093, Lagarinhos, Portugal

   Critics' peak 94 · Decanter · Wine Advocate · Wine Enthusiast

3. 03
   Antonio Madeira

   Based in the Serra da Estrela highlands, a special sub-region of the Dão., Approach: He is considered a leader in natural, biodynamic, and low-intervention winemaking in Portugal., Vineyards: He works with over 20 distinct, small, and ancient plots (field blends) to preserve local biodiversity and grape genetic heritage., Vines: Focuses on old vines, with some over 100 years old, often featuring rare, indigenous varieties., Wines: His portfolio includes high-character red and white field blends (e.g., Dão Tinto, Dão Branco Vinhas Velhas, A Centenária) known for their freshness, minerality, and complexity., History: A French-born engineer with Portuguese roots, Madeira started researching and revitalizing these vineyards in 2010., Bichel Vine, +6, Portugal

   Critics' peak 93 · Decanter · Wine Advocate · Wine Spectator

4. 04
   Quinta de Lemos

   Rua Doutor José Francisco de Assunção, 3500-541, Silgueiros, Portugal

   Critics' peak 93 · Wine Advocate · Wine Spectator · Wine Enthusiast

5. 05
   Taboadella

   SILVÃ DE CIMA,SATÃO, 3560-215, Silvã de Cima, Portugal

   Critics' peak 93 · Decanter · Wine Advocate · Wine Spectator

6. 06
   Madre de Água

   Quinta Madre de Água, Vinhó, 6290-651 Gouveia, Portugal, Portugal

   Critics' peak 92 · Wine Advocate · Wine Enthusiast · Vivino

7. 07
   Casa de Santar

   3520-127 Santar

   Critics' peak 91 · Falstaff · Wine Spectator · Wine Enthusiast

8. 08
   Quinta das Marias

   R. Portela 34, 3430-364, Oliveira do Conde, Portugal

   Critics' peak 91 · Falstaff · Wine Advocate · Wine Enthusiast

9. 09
   Caminhos Cruzados

   Adega Caminhos Cruzados - Quinta da Teixuga, Estrada Municipal Algeraz – Carvalhal Redondo, 3520-011 Nelas, Viseu - Portugal, Pacheca Group, +1, GPS Coordinates:, Portugal

   Critics' peak 91 · Decanter · Wine Advocate · Wine Spectator

10. 10
    Adega de Penalva

    Rua 5 de Outubro, nº 88 – Évora, Vino Gusto, https://vinogusto.co.uk, Adega de Penalva Dão Tinto 2022, Country Portugal. Wine Type Red. Wine Style Savoury & Earthy Reds. Vintage 2022 ... Address: 25 Angel Hill, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 1UZ. Shop Hours., 12,95 £ · In stock, Missing: Coordinates ‎| Show results with: Coordinates, Wine-Searcher, Portugal

    Critics' peak 91 · Decanter · Wine Advocate · Wine Enthusiast

11. 11
    Quinta da Ponte Pedrinha

    Lagarinhos, 6290-094, Gouveia, Portugal

    Critics' peak 91 · Wine Advocate · Wine Spectator · Wine Enthusiast

12. 12
    Julia Kemper

    Quinta do Cruzeiro-Oliveira, 3530-239, Mangualde, Portugal

    Critics' peak 90 · Wine Advocate · Wine Enthusiast · Vivino

Dão is a wine region in Portugal, home to 290 producers tracked on Femente. It takes in Serra da Estrela and Silgueiros.