Encruzado White Wine 2022, 0.75 Code

Código Vinho Encruzado Branco 2022 - The Nobility of Dão

Region: Dão, Portugal
Grape Variety: 100% Encruzado
Bottle: 0.75cl

About the Encruzado Grape Variety

Encruzado is considered the noble white grape variety of Dão, capable of producing wines of great structure, complexity, and longevity. Comparable to great international Chardonnays, but with a unique Portuguese identity.

Tasting Notes

Clear lemon yellow. Complex, with notes of apple and toast, perfectly integrated wood, and excellent balance. Voluminous, broad, rich, and textured palate. An Encruzado that expresses all the elegance and potential of the grape variety in Dão.

Aromatic Profile

• Green apple and stone fruits
• Elegant, well-integrated toast
• Notes of noble wood
• Aromatic complexity
• Striking minerality

Pairings

• Noble fish (turbot, sea bass)
• Premium seafood (lobster, spider crab)
• Confit cod
• Poultry with elaborate sauces
• Mushroom or truffle risotto
• Cured cheeses

Serve

Temperature: 10-12°C
Potential: Drink now or cellar until 2027-2029

An excellent Encruzado that represents the best of the Dão region. Perfect for connoisseurs of great white wines!