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Key regions
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Pairings
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Synonyms
Encruzado is a white grape variety, with its roots in Dão, Portugal.
The wines show full body, no tannin, medium-high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
The tasting note runs to lemon, stonefruit, melon, woody herbs and floral notes.
In the cellar it meets toasted barrels.
It is planted most seriously in Dão.
In the vineyard it is marked by early ripening, medium vigour and a preference for cool to moderate.
On other labels it goes by Salgueirinho.
At the table it suits pork stew with rosemary, paprika and lemon, risotto with squash and almond and bouillabaisse (fish stew).
The structure.
Where it grows.
Food pairings.
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Pork stew with rosemary, paprika and lemon
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Risotto with squash and almond
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Bouillabaisse (fish stew)
Also labelled.
Salgueirinho.
Bottles to look for.
- Boas Quintas 'Quinta da Fonte do Ouro' Reserva Especial Encruzado, Dao, Portugal
- Caminhos Cruzados Reserva Encruzado, Dao, Portugal
- Casa da Passarella 'O Oenologo' Encruzado, Dao, Portugal
- Casa da Passarella 'Villa Oliveira' Encruzado, Dao, Portugal
- Casa de Mouraz Encruzado, Dao, Portugal
- Casa de Santar 'Outono de Santar' Late Harvest Branco, Dao, Portugal
- Casa de Santar 'Vinha dos Amores' Encruzado, Dao, Portugal
- Casa de Santar Branco, Dao, Portugal
Encruzado: common questions
01.What does Encruzado taste like?+
Encruzado tastes of lemon, stonefruit, melon, woody herbs and floral notes. The wines show full body, no tannin, medium-high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Encruzado from?+
Encruzado originates in Dão, Portugal.
03.Where is Encruzado grown?+
The key regions for Encruzado are Dão.
04.What food pairs with Encruzado?+
Pour it with pork stew with rosemary, paprika and lemon, risotto with squash and almond and bouillabaisse (fish stew).
05.What else is Encruzado called?+
Encruzado is also labelled Salgueirinho.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Portugal.