Quinta dos Carvalhais is a leading name in the Dão, recognised for revitalising regional varieties and elevating the area's reputation for elegant, ageworthy wines. Encruzado, the Dão's flagship white grape, is the estate's speciality – valued for its capacity to combine freshness with textural depth.
The 2023 vintage is sourced from estate vineyards set among pine forests and granitic slopes that safeguard acidity and aromatic precision. Fermentation occurs partly in stainless steel and partly in used French oak, with lees ageing adding complexity while maintaining varietal purity.
Carvalhais' approach blends tradition with innovation, emphasising gentle handling and expressive, terroir-driven wines. Their encruzado is consistently one of the region's benchmarks, offering citrus, white flower and mineral notes supported by subtle structure. The 2023 release continues this legacy, showcasing the variety's finesse and the estate's modern identity.
