Quinta dos Carvalhais
Quinta dos Carvalhais
Quinta dos Carvalhais

Quinta dos Carvalhais

An elegant, pale gold wine that balances creamy texture with high-altitude freshness. It reveals complex layers of white melon, ginger, and a touch of toasted hazelnut from subtle oak aging. The acidity is integrated and supple, leading to a long, sophisticated finish that feels remarkably balanced.

£14.00

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Key information

Region: Dão, Beiras, Beiras

Year: 2021

Alcohol: 13%

Info:

Interesting: This estate was a pioneer in revitalizing the Dão region, proving that Portuguese whites could age as gracefully as reds.

Did You Know? The Encruzado grape used here is known as the "white queen" of the Dão because of its incredible aging potential.

Pairing: Roasted cod or creamy chicken dishes; a sophisticated garden party.

Intensity
Delicate
Bold
3.7
Acidity
Softer
Zesty
4.1
Sweetness
Dry
Sweet
1.1
Body
Light
Full
3.3
Tannins
Smooth
Chewy
1.0

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Your palate is a "friction-seeker." You have a very high threshold for tannins, meaning you don't feel dryness as "harsh" - you feel it as "satisfying grip." Without that structural skeleton, wine feels like juice to you. You also enjoy Retro nasal Bitterness - the savoury, dark notes found in espresso and cacao. You don't want the wine to disappear; you want it to leave a physical footprint on your tongue for 60+ seconds (Length).

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