PRIMADO
White Encruzado
— limited edition of 1950 numbered bottles —
Primado White is a structured, enveloping and creamy wine.
Although it can be drunk from a young age, it is a wine with great longevity and potential for good ageing.
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Grape variety
Encruzado (85%) | Malvasia-Fina (15%)
Vinification
12 hours pre-fermentation maceration and fermentation in stainless steel at controlled temperature.
Ageing
9 months in stainless steel, 12 months in bottle.
Notes
The bright straw colour results from contact with the skins. Without barrel ageing, the varietal expression of the Encruzado variety is evident. The floral and citrus aromas are accompanied by notes of peach.
In the mouth you can feel the texture and fat that make it especially gastronomic. A well present acidity gives it great freshness and balance. With great elegance and a long mouth, it persists and reveals aromatic complexity.
Maturity
10 years
Food pairing
This is a non-seasonal wine that goes well with fresh food typical of the warmer seasons, such as fish and seafood, but is also suitable for pairing with some strong dishes, such as baked fish, cod, some light meats and cheeses.
Honours
2025 | 91 points, Tiago Simões – Sommelier of the Portuguese international tasting team (Primado White 2023)
2024 | 89 points, Top White Tasting, Revista de Vinhos (Primado White 2021)
2023 | 90/18 points, Wine & Stuff (Primado White 2021)
2022 | 91 points and the Gold Tastevin in the Sommeliers of Portugal 2022 Wine Competition (Primado White 2020)
2022 | 90 points, Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, Mark Squires, EUA (Primado White 2020)
2022 | 88/17,5 points, Wine & Stuff (Primado White 2020)
2020 | 89 points, Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, Mark Squires, EUA (Primado White 2018)
2019 | 87%, Andreas Larson (Primado White 2017)
