Vinha Dos Amores Encruzado

Vintage 2016
by Casa de Santar
Varietal Encruzado
Color white
Region dop Dão,Dão DOC
Country Portugal
Medal Score
12.0
3 competition medals

Tasting Notes

Aromas
lemon zestgreen applewet stonewhite flowersalmond blossomfennel
Palate

Medium-bodied with vibrant acidity, a sleek mineral texture, and subtle phenolic grip that lends structure and precision.

Finish

Long and saline, with lingering notes of citrus peel and crushed rocks.

Food Pairings
  • • grilled sardines with garlic potatoes
  • • bacalhau à brás
  • • roasted chicken with lemon and herbs
  • • octopus salad with olive oil and paprika
  • • sheep's milk cheese with quince paste
Serving Temp
10-12°C
Drink Window
Now through 2026

Tasting notes synthesized from this wine's competition results, varietal, region, and vintage profile.

Competition Medals

Gold Decanter World Wine Awards 2021
Gold International Wine Challenge 2020
Gold Concours Mondial de Bruxelles 2020

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