Quinta dos Carvalhais
Dão Colheita Encruzado
Dão, Beiras, Portugal
Serious , mineral , oak . . Good length
Serious , mineral , oak . . Good length
Jun 26th, 2023
Made only in exceptional years, an excellent example of the Touriga Nacional grape, medium Ruby with aromas of dark berry fruits, herb and floral spice, aged for 12 months in new and used French oak. On the palate flavors of blackberry and black cherry with notes of cedar, herb and baking spice. Fine ripe tannins, medium+ finish ending with fruit, oak and earthy spice.
Made only in exceptional years, an excellent example of the Touriga Nacional grape, medium Ruby with aromas of dark berry fruits, herb and floral spice, aged for 12 months in new and used French oak. On the palate flavors of blackberry and black cherry with notes of cedar, herb and baking spice. Fine ripe tannins, medium+ finish ending with fruit, oak and earthy spice.
Aug 1st, 2021A very nice Encruzado blending the fruity (salty pears, reine claude plums, green melon) with a cool mineral core. Nicely balanced with zippy acidity, medium body, a touch of creaminess on the palate and very nice, long finish.
Moreish & very drinkable.
A very nice Encruzado blending the fruity (salty pears, reine claude plums, green melon) with a cool mineral core. Nicely balanced with zippy acidity, medium body, a touch of creaminess on the palate and very nice, long finish.
Moreish & very drinkable.
The Portugese have put a lot faith in this grape Encruzado. Very energetic with good nuances and fresh finish. Not quite as good as some still whites I’ve tried from the Douro. But I would love to try more.
The Portugese have put a lot faith in this grape Encruzado. Very energetic with good nuances and fresh finish. Not quite as good as some still whites I’ve tried from the Douro. But I would love to try more.
Sep 2nd, 2022
Firm yellow colour, great nose of stone fruit and baked apple. Fine, medium bodied palate with good bite, excellent balance and a seductive twist between being rich and fresh. Really interesting, with very good length. This can easily have another few years.
Firm yellow colour, great nose of stone fruit and baked apple. Fine, medium bodied palate with good bite, excellent balance and a seductive twist between being rich and fresh. Really interesting, with very good length. This can easily have another few years.
Oct 25th, 2019
