Alentejo Wine and Cork from Évora
This tour is about two very important products for the Alentejo region: wine and cork. Come and discover the process from cork harvesting to the final bottle of wine. ...
Structure
Drinking window
Best 2 to 6 years from vintage.
vintage2 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
What it pairs with
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Grilled white fish
Texture and acidity suit simple grilled fish. -
Alentejo migas with clams
Weight matches an olive-oil-rich dish. -
Fresh sheep's cheese
Acidity cuts through the cheese's creaminess.
History
Encruzado Branco is one of the less common single-varietal whites in Tiago Cabaço's Estremoz range.
Facts
- Producer
- Tiago Cabaco Winery · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Encruzado (100%)
- Classification
- Vinho Regional Alentejano
- Oak
- Partial oak fermentation
- ABV
- 13.0%
- Price
- EUR 12-16 at retail
- Drinking window
- 2-6 from vintage
Frequently asked about Encruzado Branco
What does Encruzado Branco taste like?
A single-varietal Encruzado, a grape more associated with the Dão, grown by Tiago Cabaço at Quinta da Berlica in Estremoz.
When should I drink Encruzado Branco?
Drink within 2-6 from vintage. Younger bottles benefit from 30-60 minutes of decanting; older ones should be poured carefully off any sediment.
What food pairs with Encruzado Branco?
Grilled white fish and Alentejo migas with clams are the strongest matches. Texture and acidity suit simple grilled fish.
What classification does Encruzado Branco have?
Encruzado Branco is bottled under the Vinho Regional Alentejano designation.
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