Encruzado 2018 (Magnum) White
Terroir
The vines, planted in the sub-region of Terras de Azurara, enjoy a typical Mediterranean climate, in granitic soils.
The vineyard was generous and balanced, with a density of 3500 to 4000 feet per hectare, providing 5 tons of grapes per hectare.
Winemaking
Driving the vineyard: Double-stranded, single-stranded and guyot.
Winemaking and Stage: Winemaking is classic, with partial stage in French oak barrels and batonnage for 6 months. The fermentation is controlled until 16ºC for 3 weeks.
Clinical analysis
Alcohol content: 14% Vol.
Total acidity: 7.00 g/L
Volatile acidity: 0.45 g/L
Dry extract: 24.00 g/L
Reducing sugars: 2.5 g/L
pH: 3.18
The vines, planted in the sub-region of Terras de Azurara, enjoy a typical Mediterranean climate, in granitic soils.
The vineyard was generous and balanced, with a density of 3500 to 4000 feet per hectare, providing 5 tons of grapes per hectare.
Winemaking
Driving the vineyard: Double-stranded, single-stranded and guyot.
Winemaking and Stage: Winemaking is classic, with partial stage in French oak barrels and batonnage for 6 months. The fermentation is controlled until 16ºC for 3 weeks.
Clinical analysis
Alcohol content: 14% Vol.
Total acidity: 7.00 g/L
Volatile acidity: 0.45 g/L
Dry extract: 24.00 g/L
Reducing sugars: 2.5 g/L
pH: 3.18
Properties
| Characteristics | |
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The Winery: Soito Wines |
| Brand: Soito | |
| Region: Dão | |
| Type: White | |
| Vintage: 2018 | |
| Alcoholic Level: 14% Vol. | |
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Grape Varieties: Encruzado, Malvasia Fina |
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Winemaker: Carlos Silva |
| Format: Magnum (1.5l) | |
| Tasting | |
| Colour: Crystalline appearance, straw citrus color with greenish reflections. | |
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Nose: Very elegant with notes of linden, lemon balm and orange blossom married with nuances of pulp fruits white, flanked by delicate citrus and balsamic expressions. |
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Mouth: It has a very balanced freshness and volume, with exquisite structure, crunchy acidity, with an aftertaste long and persistent, all in a profile of good harmony and elegance. |
| Serving Temperature: 12ºC | |
| Goes well with: Dishes of roasted fish and light white meats, or simply in good contact. | |
| Evaluation | |
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Classification: 16,5 Points by Grandes Escolhas |
