THE WINE
Quinta dos Carvalhais Encruzado is a varietal white wine from Dão of exceptional quality, the
elegance and richness of the caste Encruzado. Heir to ancient knowledge, Quinta dos Carvalhais combines experience with
innovation to create very elegant wines with flavors of intense delicacy and unique personality.

TASTING NOTES
Bright yellow citrus wine. In the nose is the subtle aroma typical of the caste Encruzado: mineral notes, fruits
white as melon and pear, floral nuances and a vegetable touch that gives freshness. It's a wine with a bouquet
very complex, very well married with the French oak wood where he staged 6 months. In the mouth is a
fresh, balanced, delicate and harmonious wine, in which the vibrant acidity and the touches of French oak
conjugate very well, in a long and elegant end of mouth.

Enologist: Beatriz Cabral de Almeida

GRAPES: 100% Encruzado

VINIFICATION
Encruzado grapes arrived in the cellar in boxes of 20 kg, being discharged directly in the press
pneumatics. After pressing the whole grapes, the wort was subjected to static decantation at low
temperature for a period of 24 hours. It was then sent to a stainless steel
fermentation. In the middle of the fermentation the wine was transferred to new French oak barrels, where
fermented at temperatures not exceeding 19 ° C for a period of about 20 days.

MATURATION
Part of the wine was fermented and aged for about 6 months in 225L barrels of new French oak, from
five different cooperatives. During this period, the wine was subjected to frequent agitation
in order to increase the sensation of mouth volume and to add wood aromas to the
primary aromas. The remaining part was fermented and staged in a stainless steel vessel, and contributed to
greater balance in the final batch between wine and aromatic components.

SAVE
Considered as a watch wine, it has great potential for evolution in the bottle, either because it originates in a
as the Encruzado, with its recognized aptitude to grow old nobly,
fermented and aged in oak barrels, which give it characteristics favorable to a long and
fruitful life. Once opened should be consumed immediately, and can be stored for 2 or 3 days in the
refrigerator, well capped, preferably over vacuum.

SERVE
It should be served between 10ºC-12ºC in large glasses of white wine.

ENJOY
Ideal for simple drinking as an appetizer or accompanying more elaborate fish dishes, smoked fish, white meat dishes or poultry.

TECHNICAL DETAILS
Alcohol: 13% | Total Acidity: 5.7 g / L (tartaric acid) | Sugar: 0,8 g / L | pH: 3.2

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION
Alcohol: 10.3g / 100mL | Sugar: 0.1g / 100mL | Energy Value: 76kcal (320kJ) / 100mL | Suitable for Vegans: No | Suitable for Vegetarians: No | Without
Gluten

INTEGRATED PRODUCTION
The grapes used in this wine were produced in accordance with the Integrated Sustainable Agriculture Production guidelines, as defined by the
International Organization for Biosafety against Harmful Organisms (OILB / IOBC): www.iobc-wprs.org/ip_ipm/IOBC_IP_principles.html. The rigorous
compliance with these practices is certified by an independent organization, recognized by the Portuguese State.

RESPONSIBILITY, QUALITY AND INNOVATION
An innovative family business, focused on the creation and development of top quality Portuguese wine brands globally, Sogrape Vinhos is
an active member of the "Wine in Moderation" initiative, and is certified to the highest worldwide standards of food quality and safety.

NAME:
Quinta dos Carvalhais Encruzado White Wine

ALLERGEN: Contains sulphites

LIQUID QUANTITY: 750ML

ALCOHOLIC CONTENT: 13% VOL

COUNTRY OF ORIGIN:
Product of Portugal

PRODUCED AND BOTTLED BY:
Sogrape Vinhos, SA
Rua 5 de Outubro, 4527, 4430-809 Avintes
Portugal
Email: info@casaferreirinha.com
Tel: + 351-227 838 104 Fax: + 351-227 833 719

Due to possible changes of packaging and / or labeling by the producer, you should always consider the information that accompanies the product you receive, or in case of doubt about ingredients / substances susceptible to provoke allergies or intolerances, please contact us before purchase.
Any questions or additional information about the product, please contact us:
T. (+351 213636944) / Email: info@lojadovinho.com