The excellence of the Encruzado grape variety, the noblest white variety of the Dão. Mineral and  floral, fresh and structured, it embodies the balance in wine form.

Vineyards Different vineyard plots with granite soil.

Harvest Manual harvest in mid-September

Vinification Decantation for 24 hours. Fermented naturally with controlled temperature,  it remained on fine lees in tank for 6 months (with battonage).

Region Dão DOC

Varieties Encruzado

Type White wine

Vintage 2016

Alcohol 13 %

Total acidity 6,3

Production 9000 bottles

Bottling  September 2017

Food pairing Oven backed fish such as codfish, salmon or tuna. Also very good with white meat and some vegetarian dishes like pasta with pesto or cheese sauces.

Awards

50 Great Portuguese Wines Norway / Julia Harding Selection (vintage 2015)

50 Great Portuguese Wines USA / Joshua Greene Selection (vintage 2012)

Gold Medal / Challenge Millésime Bio 2014 (vintage 2012)