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Somontes Encruzado
Portugal
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Food pairing
grilled fish · roast chicken · fresh salads
Rated vintages
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201590 pts
Vineyards on the western slopes of the Serra da Estrela, Portugal's highest mountain range, give this fine expression of the local star white grape. With a creamy texture, apricot and citrus fruits and a tangy lemon zest texture, this is a delicious, balanced wine, ready to drin…
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201289 pts
The Encruzado is Dão's own grape, rarely found outside this mountain region. Here, it has produced a smooth wine, with reminders of a mineral Chardonnay—textured, cool, collected and crisp. Apples and white fruits are laced with delicious, refreshing acidity. Drink from 2014.