O Produtor, tasting note published in February 10th 2023
Discreet and delicate aroma of citrus and wild flowers. On the palate, it has saline notes, is fresh and textured, with good acidity and a lingering citric finish.
The name of this Portuguese white wine was inspired by the nature around the winery. Moss is commonly found on granite rocks very common in the Dão wine region.
Grape variety: Encruzado
Harvest Year: 2021
Harvest: Manual
Vinification: Fermentation with indigenous yeasts in stainless steel vats (50%) and in new French oak barrels (50%).
Aging: 12 months on fine lees in stainless steel tanks and in new French oak barrels.
Allergens information
Contains sulphites.
SKU: 106737
J. Cabral Almeida
J.CABRAL.ALMEIDA is a wine company founded by João Cabral de Almeida, a 36-year-old winemaker from Portugal who works mainly in Northern Portugal in the Vinhos Verdes, Douro and Dão regions. Without ideas or fixed vineyards, we look for terroirs that convey something special. Original and genuine wines, full of character, like the people and places of our country. J. CABRAL ALMEIDA WINES concept of vinification is to demonstrate the potential of different grape varieties in different terroirs. Our wines are produced using a minimal winemaking intervention philosophy to help reflect the authenticity of each grape / terroir variety. What we want is to bottle Portugal!