Quinta do Perdigão Encruzado, Dão - 2022

Encruzado is an indigenous varietal native to Portugal, most commonly planted in the Dao region and is sometimes referred to as the Chablis of Portugal. While that may seem like somewhat wishful thinking, this stunner from Quinta Do Perdigao shows some stylistic similarities that won't break the week night wine budget. Quinta Do Perdigao is a small, family owned estate that includes 8 hectares (just shy of 20 acres) of organic and biodynamic certified vines, and is one of the most consistently awarded wineries in the Dao region. With notes of citrus, stone fruit and white flowers on the nose, this Encruzado has a subtle complexity that balances layers of vibrant fruit and a delicate floral character with a distinct minerality that is reflective of the granite soils of the Dao region. Maybe a bit like white Burgundy? Up to you!