Taboadella, Reserva Encruzado 2024 White

Taboadella Reserva Encruzado 2024 is a polished white wine from Portugal’s Dão region, where the Encruzado grape shows its most elegant and expressive side. Crafted by the Amorim family at their historic Taboadella estate, it combines freshness, texture, and a refined sense of place, with a quietly impressive mineral edge.

Tasting Notes
In the glass, it shows a bright, luminous pale yellow colour. The nose is lifted and inviting, with aromas of pear, peach, and a gentle toasted note, followed by a subtle mineral character that reflects its granite soils. On the palate, it is balanced and precise, with ripe orchard fruit, fine structure, and a creamy touch from maturation, all held together by fresh acidity and a long, elegant finish. The 2024 vintage is already appealing in its youth, but the wine has the concentration and structure to develop beautifully over the next few years. As it ages, the mineral and toasted nuances should become even more integrated, adding complexity and depth.

Production
Taboadella is located in Dão, where vineyards sit at around 530 metres above sea level on granite-rich soils with a west-facing exposure. The estate spans 40 hectares of vineyards and has shifted its focus away from international varieties toward Portugal’s native grapes, with Encruzado taking a leading role. The grapes are harvested by hand, fermented in stainless steel, and then aged for seven months: 40% in old 500-litre French oak barrels, 30% in tulip-shaped concrete tanks, and 30% in stainless steel to preserve purity while adding texture and complexity.

Food & Serving
This wine works beautifully with roast chicken, grilled sea bass, shellfish, creamy risotto, and dishes with subtle herbs or lightly toasted flavors. Serve it chilled at 10–12°C. Decanting is not necessary, but a short time in the glass will help the aromas open up fully.

Producer
Taboadella is part of the Amorim family’s wine journey, a family long associated with cork before moving into winemaking first in Douro, then Alentejo, and later Dão. In Taboadella, they have created a standout estate that highlights the character of local varieties and the granite terroir of the region. Their work has helped strengthen the reputation of Dão wines through a clear focus on quality, authenticity, and site expression.

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