The Story
Encruzado, also known as Salgueirinho, is an endemic grape variety from the Dão region. Cultivated in the sheltered highlands of Taboadella’s vineyard, in granites that have metamorphosed over hundreds of thousands of years, this lot of wines shares the special care taken with the Encruzado grape variety. The delicate cultivation of the Encruzado vines requires increased attention during the growing season, delivering tremendous rewards - the Taboadella Encruzado Reserva white is firm and exuberant, with a silky texture, linear structure and notable depth. It is a wine of the present and future.
93 Points - Wine Enthusiast
The wine, made from Encruzado, the signature white variety of the Dão, is endowed with richness and layers of toasty wood. Creamy in texture, with baked apple and spice flavors, the wine is already delicious but will improve further. Drink from 2026.
Description
Encruzado, also known as Salgueirinho, is an endemic grape variety from the Dão region. Cultivated in the sheltered highlands of Taboadella’s vineyard, in granites that have metamorphosed over hundreds of thousands of years, this lot of wines shares the special care taken with the Encruzado grape variety. The delicate cultivation of the Encruzado vines requires increased attention during the growing season, delivering tremendous rewards - the Taboadella Encruzado Reserva white is firm and exuberant, with a silky texture, linear structure and notable depth. It is a wine of the present and future.
93 Points - Wine Enthusiast
The wine, made from Encruzado, the signature white variety of the Dão, is endowed with richness and layers of toasty wood. Creamy in texture, with baked apple and spice flavors, the wine is already delicious but will improve further. Drink from 2026.
