Quinta das Queimas, Encruzado White, Dao, Portugal, 2022

Overview of the Winery
Quinta das Queimas is a family project started in 2018 based on a long agricultural and winemaking tradition in farms in Santa Ovaia de Cima, Tondela. These farms, recently inherited by sisters Cristina and Graça Videira Lopes, encompass about 30 hectares of vineyards and 10 hectares of pine forests. Our project consists of preserving as much as possible the good traditional practices of viticulture and winemaking in the creation of authentic and varied wines that reflect the untamed spirit of the people and places of this region.

Next to the farm that gives its name to our project, Quinta das Queimas, is a very old so-called "alminha", of unknown origin, with a symbol of two double spirals. This symbol also appears on the Pedra Formosa of Citânia de Briteiros, so it is possible that the origin of this granite landmark is Celtic. Our Quinta das Queimas is located in an area very close to Castro de Nandufe, and over the years several very old artifacts have been found in it, such as mós and stones. For us, the symbol of the queims' alms is a link with all those who, before us, worked and enjoyed these lands of excellence.

Grape / Blend
Encruzado

Origin
Dao, Portugal

Winemaker's Tasting Notes
The 2022 vintage proved to be an excellent year especially for white wines, with healthy and very balanced grapes. The grapes were harvested manually, following a rigorous selection process. A minimalist approach in the cellar where direct pressing of the grapes was carried out, with decantation by the cold. It fermented at a controlled temperature of 15ºC and had a 9-month stage on fine slurry.

Color: Citrine yellow.
Aroma: The wine has citrus and kernel aroma, where lemon, ripe peach stands out, combined with a tropical fruit, where mango is evident.
Palate: On the palate the wine presents itself with a pure taste and elegant minerality, with notes of citrus and tropical fruits, such as peach and pineapple. Its natural acidity combines with the soft texture, derived from the stage in fine sludges. It is a wine with a lot of longevity and complexity.
Consumption level: Wine with a lot of potential for aging. 

Product Size: 750ml