Encruzado

The grapes arrived in the cellar in boxes of 20 kg, and were unloaded into the pneumatic press. After pressing the whole grapes, the must was subjected to static decantation at a low temperature for 24 hours. It was then passed to a stainless steel vat where fermentation began. In the middle of fermentation, the wine was transferred to new French oak barrels, where it fermented at 19ºC, for 20 days.Part of the wine fermented and aged for about 6 months in new French oak barrels of different capacities. During this time, the fine lees in the wine were subjected to frequent stirring in order to increase the sensation of volume in the mouth and to blend its own aromas with those of wood. The remainder was fermented and aged in stainless steel vats, which contributed to achieving greater balance in the final batch.

Quinta dos Carvalhais Encruzado is a Dão white varietal wine of exceptional quality, the epitome of the elegance and wealth of the Encruzado grape variety. Quinta dos Carvalhais, which has inherited ancient winemaking know-how, combines experience with innovation to create very elegant wines with flavours of intense delicacy and unique character.

Clear, bright, citrine yellow colour. Aromatically intense wine, with notes of yellow pulp fruit such as peach and nectarine. Floral notes of jasmine and orange blossom. Complex due to the good integration of the sweet notes from barrel ageing. Attack in the mouth with a lot of aromatic intensity, in which peach aromas and floral notes are again prominent. Firm and well integrated acidity. Very balanced and persistent finish.

It should be served between 10ºC-13°C in wide-rimmed white wine glasses. Ideal to accompany more elaborate fish dishes, smoked fish, white meat and poultry dishes.