Quinta das Queimas Encruzado 2022
17,50 €
Our monovarietal Encruzado is made with carefully selected grapes from two of our vineyards. Fermentation and aging in stainless steel for 9 months, followed by aging in the bottle. No barrels. Perfect to accompany light meals and seafood, or simply to accompany special moments.
Technical sheet
Vintage: 2022
Varieties: Encruzado (100%).
Vineyards: Casarão, Portodinho
Fermentation: 10 days in stainless steel tank
Aging: 9 months in stainless steel, the rest in the bottle
Quantity: 6,200 bottles
pH: 3,44
Alcohol: 13%
Acidity: 5,46g/l
Winemaker: João Oliveira
Harvest record
The 2022 harvest proved to be an excellent year especially for white wines, with healthy and very balanced grapes. The grapes were harvested manually, following a rigorous selection process. A minimalist approach in the cellar where direct pressing of the grapes was carried out, with cold decantation. It fermented at a controlled temperature of 15ºC and aged for 9 months on fine lees.
Tasting record
Color: Citrus yellow
Aroma: The wine has an aroma of citrus and pit fruits, including lemon, ripe peach, combined with tropical fruit, including mango.
Taste: The wine has a pure taste and elegant minerality, with notes of citrus and tropical fruits, such as peach and pineapple. Its natural acidity combines with the smooth texture, derived from aging on fine lees. It is a wine with a lot of longevity and complexity.
When to drink: Great potential for in-bottle aging.
Codes
Bottle: 05600169005554
Case (6): 15600169005537
