For most discerning consumers, white Dão and Encruzado are almost synonymous. This grape variety is a real phenomenon! It has gone from being almost unknown to the queen of the region's white wines.
It is characterised by giving rise to serious, structured, unctuous wines with extraordinary ageing capacity. It's a variety that gets on very well with wood because oak enhances its aromatic qualities. At the same time, the wood used is important for ‘refining’ the wine.
Today we leave you with some top suggestions for wines made 100 per cent from this variety. Classics such as Quinta dos Carvalhais, Casa de Santar Vinha dos Amores or Casa da Passarella Villa Oliveira are a must for Encruzado lovers. But follow our suggestions and don't miss out on the surprising Pedra Cancela Vinha da Fidalga or Quinta de Saes.
Make your choices and let yourself be enchanted by this, one of the queen varieties of Portuguese wines.
