Casa de Santar Dão 2016

Casa de Santar, a grand historic family manor and the region's largest private estate, boasts 120 hectares of vineyards divided into separate varietal plantings (favoring quality). Winemaking dates back to 1616, making it a venerable producer. The estate employs French oak from Seguin Moreau and American oak from Nadalie, being the region's pioneer in barrique usage. They cultivate a mix of grape varieties, including Touriga Nacional, Alfrocheiro, Tinta Roriz for reds, and Arinto, Cercial, Encruzado for whites. Pedro de Vasconcellos e Souza oversees winemaking, with an annual production of 1 million liters from a 3-million-liter capacity winery. The wines are consistently reliable, with Touriga Nacional as the standout varietal.