Quinta dos Carvalhais, Dão Encruzado

The grapes were hand harvested into small 20kg boxes and unloaded directly into the pneumatic press. After gentle wholebunch pressing, the must was settled over 24 hours and then transferred to stainless-steel tanks to begin fermentation. Half of the wine proceeded to new French oak barrels of varying sizes (225 litre, 500 litre and 1,000 litre) where it was fermented at 19ºC for a period of 20 days. While some of the wine was aged in stainless steel tanks, 70% was aged for around 6 months in different -sized barrels of French oak. During this period, the wine frequently underwent 'batonnage' to increase texture and body on the palate.

Citrus yellow in colour with intense aromas of peach and nectarine, as well as floral notes of jasmine and orange blossom, with hints of cedar to tie the nose together. The palate is crisp and intense, with bright flavours of peach and florals coming to the forefront. This wine is well-integrated and reflects the ageing in oak barrels, to invite a balanced and persistent finish.

Country: Portugal

Region: Dao

Vintage: 2023

Grape Variety: Encruzado

ABV: 12.5%

Size: 750ml 

Producer:  Quinta dos Carvalhais