2022 Quinta da Falorca Encruzado Reserva Blanco

The Encruzado Reserva Quinta da Falorca is made from 95% of the finest white grape from the Daô region – the Encruzado. This grape is often compared to top Burgundy wines for its refinement, complexity, and aging potential. This grape has the ability to maintain a near-perfect balance of sugars and acidity. It produces dry, fruity, and aromatic wines and is one of Portugal's top white grape varieties. This grape has exceptional aging potential, as evidenced by this white wine from Quinta da Falorca, which can easily remain in your cellar or wine refrigerator until 2033. The wine has been aged 15% in new French oak and 85% in stainless steel, and has a perfect alcohol content of 13%, making it elegant.

This is a fine Encruzado, persistent and focused, with good acidity and concentration. The oak is supportive rather than overpowering, thus preserving its purity. This Branco from Portugal has developed beautiful aromas of roses, violets, and also lemon and minerality. The richness is impressive, and the excellent acidity maintains a pleasant tension. The Encruzado Reserva is an impressive white wine with excellent value.

The wine receives high ratings year after year.

FACT: In the "Tab: Attachment" you'll find the official fact sheet for this fine wine. We'll automatically send it to you when you order this wine. The wine is stored in our climate-controlled Wine Warehouse, and if you pick it up, you'll often receive a nice discount. You'll see your discount immediately when you choose "Pick up" on the Checkout page. We're located right next to the Rijksweg with ample parking. Click here for our address.

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1. Grilled chicken with lemon and thyme
The wine's citrus notes complement the freshness of the lemon beautifully. The oak-aged structure of the wine harmonizes with the grilled, lightly caramelized chicken. Thyme enhances the wine's spicy character.

2. Baked cod with creamy leek sauce
The richness of the sauce is perfectly balanced by the wine's fresh acidity. Cod is a delicate fish that pairs well with the mineral and floral character of Encruzado.

3. Risotto with mushrooms and Parmesan cheese
The umami of the mushrooms and cheese complements the depth and light oak notes in the wine. The creamy texture of the risotto complements the body of the wine.

4. Salad with goat cheese, walnuts and honey dressing
The wine's freshness cuts beautifully through the fat of the cheese. The floral notes complement the honey, and the walnut complements the subtle woody notes in the wine.

5. Baked scallops with cauliflower puree
The refinement of scallops demands a wine with elegance and structure. The cauliflower purée emphasizes the wine's roundness, while the mineral-brown scallops play beautifully with the Encruzado's vibrancy.