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Dãoist? Meet Casa Aranda.

On September 3, 2010 · 3 Comments

 

Daoism – also called Taoism – is one of the two great indigenous philosophical traditions of China. The word Dao roughly translates as, “path” or “way” (of life). In Portugal there’s a vinous version existing, although that is just as much a “way of life” – Dão. I’m a Dãoist follower swearing loyalty to [...]

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Have some white Dão!

On July 9, 2010 · Leave a Comment

 

Dâo’s topography indicates what you can expect in terms of style and structure of the wines. Surrounded by protecting mountains the vineyards are planted as if it were a crater and this keeps the vines protected from both the cold winds from the west and the heat from the east. The vineyards are planted [...]

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