Kelman Encruzado 2022

Vinification

The harvest is done by hand and the grapes are transported to the winery in small boxes. This is followed by pressing of the whole grapes in a press and decanting in a cold stainless steel tank. Then, the completely cleaned wort is transferred to other stainless steel tanks where it will start fermenting at a controlled temperature of around 15ºC. At the end of the alcoholic fermentation, the wine is kept in the vats with only the fine lees for another 5 months with batonnage. Before bottling it is racked and has only natural stabilization and a slight clarification using products of mineral origin in order to maintain all its aromatic potential and structure. It does not contain animal products.

Tasting Notes

Wine with a very fresh aroma and palate, with intense mouth aromas, very fruity and typical. Some floral, minty and citrus notes. In the mouth it is soft, with structure and a fresh finish. It emphasizes acidity and minerality in balance with volume. Some salty notes typical of the grape variety in granitic soils.

Endnotes

Region: Dão
Country: Portugal
Producer: Kelman
Winemaker: António Narciso
Grape Varieties: Encruzado
Pairing: Ask for seafood, elaborate fish dishes or even light meat dishes or more seasoned white meats. It goes well with buttery or dry cheeses and Flemish type.
Serving temperature: 10 to 12ºC