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: citrus, mineral notes

Palate: balanced acidity, volume, structured length

A fresh and complex barrel-aged Encruzado with citrus and mineral aromatics, balanced in acidity, volume and structure for a long life.

What it pairs with

  • Grilled turbot
    Nine months in barrel give the volume a firm fish needs.
  • Roast chicken with lemon
    The citrus register in the wine repeats the seasoning.
  • Shellfish rice
    Balanced acidity keeps a rich stock-based rice fresh.

History

Named for the estate's grandfather António, described by the family as a pioneer of agricultural cooperativism in the Dão.

Facts

Producer
Quinta dos Monteirinhos · visiting guide
Grapes
Encruzado (100%)
Classification
DOC Dão
Oak
Nine months in French oak barrels
Drinking window
2-12 from vintage

Frequently asked about Avô António

What does Avô António taste like?

The estate describes a fresh and complex wine with citrus and mineral aromas, balanced in acidity, volume and structure, which is what gives it a long life.

What grapes are in Avô António?

One hundred percent Encruzado, the white grape native to the Dão.

How long is Avô António aged?

Nine months in French oak barrels.

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