{"id":21624,"date":"2026-03-02T17:00:10","date_gmt":"2026-03-02T16:00:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.portugalskiswiat.com\/sklep\/uncategorized\/fidalguinho-d-o-c-dao\/"},"modified":"2026-05-10T14:49:38","modified_gmt":"2026-05-10T12:49:38","slug":"fidalguinho-d-o-c-dao","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/www.portugalskiswiat.com\/en\/sklep\/drinks\/wine\/fidalguinho-d-o-c-dao\/","title":{"rendered":"FIDALGUINHO D.O.C. D\u00e3o"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Fidalguinho Red DOC D\u00e3o<\/strong> (also known as Ch\u00e3o de S\u00e3o Francisco Fidalguinho Tinto or simply Fidalguinho Tinto) is a red wine from the D\u00e3o DOC<\/strong> region in central-north Portugal. Produced by Ch\u00e3o de S\u00e3o Francisco<\/strong>, it’s a classic example of D\u00e3o’s elegant, balanced style – often called the “Burgundy of Portugal” for its finesse, freshness, and granite-soil minerality, in contrast to the bolder, more powerful Douro reds. <\/p>\n\n

Key Details<\/h3>\n\n
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  • Region<\/strong>: D\u00e3o DOC (Beiras, Portugal) \u2014 Vineyards on granite soils amid pine forests, with cooler, higher-elevation sites contributing to vibrant acidity and elegance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Grape Varieties<\/strong>: Blend typically featuring native Portuguese grapes like Tinta Roriz<\/strong> (Tempranillo), Jaen<\/strong> (Menc\u00eda), Touriga Nacional<\/strong>, and Alfrocheiro<\/strong> (common in D\u00e3o for structure, fruit, and spice).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Style<\/strong>: Medium to full-bodied red; aged in French oak (e.g., 9 months in similar bottlings), leading to rounded tannins and subtle spice.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Alcohol<\/strong>: Around 13-14% (typical for the region).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Vintages<\/strong>: Commonly available in recent years like 2017; check current stock as vintages vary.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

    Tasting Notes<\/h3>\n\n
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    • Appearance<\/strong>: Ruby to garnet with purple hues.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Aromas<\/strong>: Red and black fruits (blackberry, blackcurrant, plum, dark cherry), floral hints, subtle vanilla and spice from oak, plus earthy\/mineral notes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Palate<\/strong>: Balanced and elegant; vibrant acidity, fine-grained tannins, juicy red fruits, peppery spice, and a long, fresh finish. Not overly extracted\u2014more finesse than power, with good structure for aging. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Overall Profile<\/strong>: Approachable yet serious; great typicity of D\u00e3o\u2014fresh, mineral-driven, and food-friendly. Community ratings on platforms like Vivino are solid (often 3.8\u20134.2+ stars), praised for value and balance. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

      This wine represents D\u00e3o’s reputation for elegant, age-worthy reds that emphasize freshness and terroir over ripeness.<\/p>\n\n

      For food pairings (similar to other D\u00e3o reds): Grilled meats (especially pork or veal), roasted poultry, mushroom dishes, aged cheeses, or hearty Portuguese stews like chanfana (goat stew). The acidity and tannins pair beautifully with savory, earthy flavors. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

      Fidalguinho Red DOC D\u00e3o (also known as Ch\u00e3o de S\u00e3o Francisco Fidalguinho Tinto or simply Fidalguinho Tinto) is a red wine from the D\u00e3o DOC region in central-north Portugal. Produced by Ch\u00e3o de S\u00e3o Francisco, it’s a classic example of D\u00e3o’s elegant, balanced style – often called the “Burgundy of Portugal” for its finesse, freshness, […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":20710,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":[],"product_brand":[1442],"product_cat":[1094,1097],"product_tag":[],"class_list":["post-21624","product","type-product","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","product_brand-chao-de-sao-francisco","product_cat-drinks","product_cat-wine","first","instock","purchasable","product-type-simple"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.portugalskiswiat.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/21624","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.portugalskiswiat.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.portugalskiswiat.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.portugalskiswiat.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=21624"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.portugalskiswiat.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/20710"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.portugalskiswiat.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=21624"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.portugalskiswiat.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=21624"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.portugalskiswiat.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=21624"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.portugalskiswiat.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=21624"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}