Carlos Raposo Impecável Encruzado Branco DOC DÃO 2023
$45.00 inc. GST
AROMA: Aromatically intense, with notes of yellow-fleshed fruit, such as peach and nectarine. Floral notes of jasmine.
PALATE: In the mouth it presents a lot of aromatic intensity, where the peach aromas and floral notes stand out again. Firm and well-integrated acidity. Very balanced and persistent finish. With a good volume in the mouth, young, with good acidity. It is a wine that you want to drink without being heavy, thanks to its balance. Long finish, very refreshing
FOOD MATCH: Lightly spiced dishes, red meats, white meats and pasta. Vegetarian suggestions: dishes with tubers (turnips, sweet potatoes, beets) and legumes (chickpeas, beans, peas), dishes with cheese.
Suitable for Vegans and Vegetarians.
Grape Variety: Encruzado
Drinking window: 2021-2030
Alc. 13,00%
354 in stock
Description
The IMPECÁVEL wine is a wine 100% made from the queen white grape variety of the region, Encruzado, this emblematic Portuguese grape variety was born in the Dão region.
When well crafted in the vineyard and winery, it presents delicate aromas such as notes of yellow fleshed fruit, light citrus notes, a little resin, with a great balance, little extraction, moderate alcohol content, no wood, very fresh, easy to drink and Above all, very gastronomic. The vineyards are between 30 and 50 years old and are mainly located in the sub-region of the mountain of Terras de Senhorim, the most balanced sub-region for whites, naturally producing elegant and fresh wines.
The grapes were harvested manually in 15 kg harvest boxes, carefully transported to the cellar where they were carefully selected at the selection table, followed by the destemmer and, by gravity, sent to the thermoregulated stainless steel vats. Once the alcoholic fermentation is finished, it is cleaned and malolactic fermentation is carried out in stainless steel vats, where it aged for 6 months before being bottled.
Additional Information
| brand | Carlos Raposo |
|---|---|
| size | 750ml |
| vintage | 2023 |
| organic | not certified |
Reviews/Ratings/Awards
Winefront
Carlos Raposo Impecável Encruzado Branco DOC DÃO 2023 – 92 / 100 Points
Encruzado is the variety and Dão is the place. A fun, interesting, serious producer behind this all. Crisp and clean, gentle stone fruits meets waxy pear, preserved lemon, nougat, peach and light, cucumber characters. Fresh feeling, fine and slippery, a cooling nature despite the gloss and fine, pretty finish. Nice drink, simple in its way. Fun..
– Mike Bennie (1st July 2025).
