Cabriz Reserva Encruzado 2019

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Cabriz
Label Name:
 
Reserva Encruzado
Vintage:
 
2019
Country:
 
Portugal
Region:
 
Dão
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Encruzado
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
3
Best Temperature:
 
10-12°C

Awards/Ratings
Grande Escolhas review score 17/20; Wine & Stuff tasting ~87/100 (17. 5/20)

Tasting Note
Lime and stone-fruit (peach) with white flowers, toasted hazelnut, baking spice and wet‑stone minerality. Creamy texture, bright acidity, medium‑full body and a persistent, slightly nutty finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled sea bass, roasted chicken, creamy pasta with mushrooms, goat cheese. Asian: sashimi and sushi, tempura, Cantonese steamed fish, Thai green curry (milder), yakitori.

Production Method
Temperature‑controlled fermentation with maturation in a mix of stainless steel and French oak (some new/second‑use), partial lees contact and brief bottle ageing.

Vineyard Info
Cabriz is a leading Dão label produced by the Global Wines group; wines are vinified at the Carregal do Sal centre and marketed as value‑focused Dão expressions.