Structure

Bodyfull
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oakbarrel aged

Drinking window

Best 2 to 12 years from vintage.
vintage2 yrs12 yrs14 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

Full-bodiedHigh acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: ripe orange, exotic fruit, toasted notes

Palate: full and mineral, crisp acidity, elegant close

Golden citrine varietal Encruzado with ripe orange, exotic fruit and toast from fifteen months in French oak, full and mineral in the mouth.

What it pairs with

  • Roast monkfish
    Fifteen months in barrel give the volume a meaty fish needs.
  • Chicken with saffron
    The toasted, orange-tinged aromatics suit a spiced bird.
  • Aged cheese
    Crisp acidity keeps the pairing from turning heavy.

Facts

Producer
Julia Kemper Wines · visiting guide
Grapes
Encruzado (100%)
Classification
DOC Dão Reserva
Oak
Fifteen months in French oak barrels, then bottle age
ABV
13.8%
Drinking window
2-12 from vintage

Frequently asked about Julia Kemper Reserva Branco

What does Julia Kemper Reserva Branco taste like?

Golden citrine, with an aroma of ripe orange, exotic fruit and toasted notes. The palate is fresh and full bodied, mineral, with crisp acidity and an elegant finish.

What grapes are in Julia Kemper Reserva Branco?

One hundred percent Encruzado, per the estate's technical sheet.

How long is Julia Kemper Reserva Branco aged?

Fifteen months in French oak barrels, followed by ageing in bottle.

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