Structure

Bodylight
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishmedium

Drinking window

Best 1 to 6 years from vintage.
vintage1 yrs6 yrs8 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.

In the glass

Light-bodiedHigh acidityDryMedium finish

Aroma: green apple, citrus, toasted bread

Palate: fine persistent bead, elegant frame

Bright citrine with a fine and persistent bead, and an elegant nose of green apple, citrus and toasted bread.

What it pairs with

  • Oysters
    Green apple and citrus with a fine bead is the classic raw shellfish match.
  • Fried prawns
    The bubble scrubs the batter and the toast note picks up the fry.
  • Egg custard tart
    Toasted bread aromatics run alongside a caramelised pastel de nata.

Facts

Producer
Adega Cooperativa de Silgueiros · visiting guide
Grapes
Encruzado, Malvasia Fina
Classification
DOC Dão
ABV
12.5%
Drinking window
1-6 from vintage

Frequently asked about Adega de Silgueiros Espumante Reserva Bruto

What does Adega de Silgueiros Espumante Reserva Bruto taste like?

Bright citrine colour with a fine and persistent bubble, and an elegant aroma where fresh notes of green apple and citrus stand out alongside touches of toasted bread.

What grapes are in Adega de Silgueiros Espumante Reserva Bruto?

Encruzado and Malvasia Fina, per the cooperative's technical sheet, at 12.5 percent alcohol.

Is Adega de Silgueiros Espumante Reserva Bruto sweet?

No. Bruto is a dry dosage band, so the wine reads dry even though sparkling wines carry a small dosage.

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