Cabral De Almeida & Fonseca, Jardim de Granito, Encruzado, 6x75cl

🍷 Cabral de Almeida & Fonseca, Jardim de Granito Encruzado
Country: Portugal | Region: Dão e Lafões | Appellation: Dão DOC | Style: White Wine
Grape Variety: Encruzado
Producer: Cabral de Almeida & Fonseca

🌟 A vibrant and elegant Dão white — floral, structured, and beautifully expressive.

👁 In the Glass:
Clear, bright lemon-yellow — lively, fresh, and inviting.

👃 On the Nose:
Aromatic and intense, with captivating notes of yellow peach, nectarine, and white flowers, wrapped in a delicate veil of citrus zest and subtle minerality.

👅 On the Palate:
Medium-bodied and fresh, offering a lush core of ripe stone fruits balanced by firm, well-integrated acidity. The palate is silky yet vibrant, leading to a long, persistent finish with elegant notes of floral lift and mineral purity.

🍽️ Food Pairing:
Perfect with chicken and leek pie, squash and almond risotto, bouillabaisse, or grilled seafood — a versatile white for rich yet refined dishes.

⏳ Ageing Potential:
Delicious now for its vibrancy and charm, but will age gracefully over 5–7 years, developing deeper notes of honey, almond, and baked stone fruit.

✨ Why You’ll Love It:
Cabral de Almeida & Fonseca’s Jardim de Granito Encruzado is a brilliant example of Dão finesse, offering aromatic intensity, bright structure, and beautiful balance. It’s a wine that captures the fresh elegance and soulful character of one of Portugal’s finest white grape varieties.