Domínio do Açor Encruzado White 2023

Dão
95 pts Revista de Vinhos - Intense lemon in colour. A great Encruzado do Dão, remarkably complex, with layers of yellow and citrus fruits, herbs, wildflowers and a touch of resin and almonds, all framed by a noble, sophisticated wood, and brushed with a delicate smoky reduction. In the mouth it is voluminous, but firm and very long, with the fruit based on a striking granitic minerality.
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Winemaking:
Total destemming and crushing in a pneumatic press, followed by decantation and fermentation with indigenous yeasts in barrels, at a temperature between 18-22ºC. Aging on fine lies for 11 months in a reducing environment without the addition of sulphites. Complete malolactic. Low addition of sulphites before bottling. Natural decantation, the wine has not been clarified or filtered, and may show deposits. Aged for 11 months in barrels.

Grape Varieties:
Encruzado

Tasting Notes:
Intense lemon in colour. A great Encruzado do Dão, remarkably complex, with layers of yellow and citrus fruits, herbs, wildflowers and a touch of resin and almonds, all framed by a noble, sophisticated wood, and brushed with a delicate smoky reduction. In the mouth it is voluminous, but firm and very long, with the fruit based on a striking granitic minerality.

Store and Serve Advices:
Store the bottle lying down at a temperature of 15°C. Serve at a temperature of 10/12ºC. Estimated storage time: 20 years.

Food Pairing:
Prawn rice, Lafões-style roasted veal, grilled pork tenderloin, veal shank with grains...

Allergens:
Contains sulphites.

Reviews and Awards:
. 95 points in Revista de Vinhos;
. 18,5 points in Vinho Grandes Escolhas.

Disclaimer:
This product does not contain any outer box and it's sold as presented on the pictures. If you have any specific instructions, please contact our customer service team and we will do our best to fulfill your request.

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