Casa de Santar Vinha Dos Amores Blanc Blancs Encruzado 2013

Category:
 
Sparkling Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Sparkling White
Producer:
 
Casa de Santar
Label Name:
 
Vinha Dos Amores Blanc Blancs Encruzado
Vintage:
 
2013
Country:
 
Portugal
Region:
 
Dão
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12.5%
Grape(s):
 
Encruzado
Acidity:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
6-8°C

Awards/Ratings
Grandes Escolhas 18/20 (tasting note, Nov 2021); Revista de Vinhos ~87 pts; Grand Gold - Concurso Vinhos de Portugal 2021

Tasting Note
Fine, persistent mousse with citrus, lime zest, orange blossom, green apple and light brioche/toast. Mineral backbone, vibrant acidity and elegant, lemony finish with layered complexity and long persistence.

Food Pairing
Grilled lobster, shellfish, ceviche, pan‑seared scallops; roast chicken, creamy cheeses; sushi/sashimi, Cantonese seafood, Thai or Indian spiced fish dishes, and lightly spiced Chinese cuisine.

Production Method
Traditional method (méthode traditionnelle) with extended lees ageing (≈72 months on lees) and long bottle maturation; brut natural style, disgorged before release.

Vineyard Info
Casa de Santar is a historic Dão estate (17th–18th century) owning the Vinha dos Amores parcel; part of Grupo Global Wines, known for single‑vineyard Encruzado bottlings from hillside sites.