Structure

Bodyfull
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong

Drinking window

Best 2 to 15 years from vintage.
vintage2 yrs15 yrs17 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: firm exuberance, high-altitude granite lift

Palate: silky texture, linear structure, marked depth

The estate calls it firm and exuberant, with a silky texture, a linear structure and a marked depth: a wine of the present and the future.

What it pairs with

  • Roast turbot
    Silky texture with real depth suits the meatiest white fish.
  • Chicken with cream and mushrooms
    The wine's structure carries a sauced white meat.
  • Aged sheep's cheese
    Linear acidity slices through a strong cured cheese.

Facts

Producer
Quinta da Taboadella · visiting guide
Grapes
Encruzado (100%)
Classification
DOC Dão Reserva
Drinking window
2-15 from vintage

Frequently asked about Taboadella Reserva Encruzado

What does Taboadella Reserva Encruzado taste like?

The estate describes it as firm and exuberant with a silky texture, a linear structure and a marked depth, and calls it a wine of the present and the future.

What grapes are in Taboadella Reserva Encruzado?

One hundred percent Encruzado, a variety endemic to the Dão and also known as Salgueirinho, grown on granites metamorphosed over hundreds of thousands of years.

Why is Encruzado difficult to grow?

The estate says the delicate management of Encruzado vines demands redoubled attention throughout the growing season, which is why the yields are small and the wine is bottled as a Reserva.

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