Pale greenish yellow in color. Very intense aroma, delicate, with nuances of fruit and very soft toasted notes. Balanced and with a long and intense finish. Perceptible mineral notes in the aroma and flavour that give it complexity and longevity. Good acidity, refined and elegant. Enormous aging capacity.
In 2023, vine development cycles were delayed, reflecting an atypical climate. Regular rainfall early in the season gave way to a dry and unusually hot final phase in the Dão region, with some precipitation near harvest.
Despite these challenges, the grapes harvested in late September were of exceptional quality, forecasting an outstanding year for white wines. Vinification included 12 hours of skin maceration and alcoholic fermentation at 16ºC, using only the purest free-run juice.
Bacalhôa Encruzado Branco 2023, made exclusively from the Encruzado grape variety, had 40% of its volume fermented in one-year-old French oak barrels, with three months of batonnage for added complexity and elegance.
In June 2024, 10,600 bottles were produced.
