Country
Portugal
Region
Dao
Vintage
2021
Score
90
This has aromas of chamomile, honey, apricots and grapefruit. Some herbal hints. Nicely fleshy and fruity with a medium body and bright acidity. Drink now.
2021 Quinta da Falorca Encruzado Reserva Blanco
| Type of Wine | White |
|---|---|
| Country | |
| Region | |
| Appellation | Dao (Appellation) |
| Winery | |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Grape | , |
| Content (Alc) | 0.75 ltr (13%) |
| Drink window | 2023 - 2034 |
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Description
The Encruzado Reserva Quinta da Falorca consists of 95% of the most beautiful white grape from the DaƓ - the Encruzado. This grape has the ability to maintain an almost perfect balance of sugars and acidity. It produces dry, fruity and aromatic wines and is one of Portugal's top white grape varieties. This grape has an extraordinary aging potential and we see that with this white wine from Quinta da Falorca because this wine can remain in your cellar or wine fridge until 2033 without any problems. The wine has matured for 15% in new French oak and 85% in stainless steel and has a perfect alcohol percentage of 13%, which makes the wine elegant.
This is a fine Encruzado, persistent and focused, with good acidity and concentration. The oak here is supportive and not dominating so this also retains its purity. This Branco from Portugal has developed beautiful aromas of roses, violets, but also of lemon and minerality. The richness is impressive and because of the great acidity there is always a nice tension. The Encruzado Reserva is an impressive white wine with a great price/quality ratio.
The wine receives high ratings year-in-year-out. Released only in early June 2022, the 2021 has a drinking window of 10-15yrs plus and they at Encruzao have recently started releasing older (nice) years (recently the 2015) that they have aged even longer in their cellars. In his younger years drinking from a large (burgundy) glass. We will not deny that we ourselves also like to drink the wines of Falorca. A very high level, elegance at its best and price quality is excellent.
Specifications
| Block Bundle Options | No |
|---|---|
| Type of Wine | White |
| Country | Portugal |
| Region | Dao |
| Appellation | Dao (Appellation) |
| Winery | Quinta da Falorca |
| Grape | Encruzado, Malvasia |
| Biological certified | No |
| Natural wine | No |
| Vegan | No |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Drinking as of | 2023 |
| Drinking till | 2034 |
| Alcohol % | 13 |
| Alcohol free/low | No |
| Content | 0.75 ltr |
| Oak aging | Yes |
| Sparkling | No |
| Dessert wine | No |
| Closure | Cork |
| Parker rating | 90 |
| James Suckling rating | 90 |
| Tasting Profiles | Aromatic, Dry, Fresh, Fruity, Aged on wood, Powerful, Spicy, Round, White fruit |
| Drink moments | Barbecue, Borrelen, Cadeau!, Met vrienden, Open haard, Romantisch, Summer party, Terras, Voor alledag |
Professional Reviews
Parker
90
Rating
90
Release Price
$18
Drink Date
2022 - 2032
Reviewed by
Mark Squires
Issue Date
29th Jul 2022
Source
End of July 2022, The Wine Advocate
The 2021 Encruzado Reserva Quinta da Falorca (it also has 5% Malvasia, because some Malvasia vines are sprinkled in the field blend) was partly (only 15%) aged for two months in new French oak and the rest in stainless steel. It comes in near bone dry and at 12.9% alcohol. The winemaker said this was a low-production, fresh year with good quality. This doesn't project much mid-palate depth, but it is very elegant, bright and expressive. The good acidity should allow this to age a reasonable time. The finesse makes this a strong finisher, even if it is a slow starter. It sneaks up on you in terms of appreciation. It may be better next year.
Rating
91
Release Price
$35
Drink Date
2021 - 2029
Reviewed by
Mark Squires
Issue Date
31st Aug 2021
Source
Issue 256 End of August 2021, The Wine Advocate
The 2020 Encruzado Reserva Quinta da Falorca (it also has 5% Malvasia, because some Malvasia vines are sprinkled in the field blend) was partly (only 15%) aged for two months in new French oak and the rest in stainless steel. It comes in near bone dry and at 12.9% alcohol. There was a time when I did not pay much attention to this winery's white wines, but they certainly have gotten it right. They excel most every year now. This has fine concentration and coats the palate beautifully. In the meanwhile, there is a bit of tension and a somewhat juicy finish with a bright demeanor. Granting that both are not here together, I'm not sure this is quite as impressive as the 2019, but this 2020 has many merits of its own. It drinks great. It should hold throughout most of the decade, more or less, and it may yet get better. There were 3,744 bottles and 100 magnums produced from 60-plus-year-old vines.
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James Suckling
90
QUINTA DA FALORCA DĆO ENCRUZADO RESERVA 2021
Thursday, January 5, 2023
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Located in Pindelos or Silgueiros, Quinta da Falorca is the reference model and top wine house from the Portuguese DĆ£o. No volumes but only quality. It is therefore quite difficult to get a Quinta da Falorca and especially their high-end wines. This is due to a number of factors, namely:
- unprecedented fine wines
- made in very small quantities
- and still very affordable
Quinta da Falorca is one of the secret heroes of the international wine world: winegrowers such as the quality-striving Carlos Figueiredo, who values his native DĆ£o and the local terroir, but also produces world-class wines. Among his wines, wine lovers will find the individuality that is often lost in times of increasing globalization of the wine taste: authentic, traditionally prepared wines with a radiant regional character, made from indigenous grape varieties in a limited edition.
The Encruzado Reserva Quinta da Falorca consists of 95% of the most beautiful white grape from the DaƓ - the Encruzado. This grape has the ability to maintain an almost perfect balance of sugars and acidity. It produces dry, fruity and aromatic wines and is one of Portugal's top white grape varieties. This grape has an extraordinary aging potential and we see that with this white wine from Quinta da Falorca because this wine can remain in your cellar or wine fridge until 2033 without any problems. The wine has matured for 15% in new French oak and 85% in stainless steel and has a perfect alcohol percentage of 13%, which makes the wine elegant.
This is a fine Encruzado, persistent and focused, with good acidity and concentration. The oak here is supportive and not dominating so this also retains its purity. This Branco from Portugal has developed beautiful aromas of roses, violets, but also of lemon and minerality. The richness is impressive and because of the great acidity there is always a nice tension. The Encruzado Reserva is an impressive white wine with a great price/quality ratio.
The wine receives high ratings year-in-year-out. Released only in early June 2022, the 2021 has a drinking window of 10-15yrs plus and they at Encruzao have recently started releasing older (nice) years (recently the 2015) that they have aged even longer in their cellars. In his younger years drinking from a large (burgundy) glass. We will not deny that we ourselves also like to drink the wines of Falorca. A very high level, elegance at its best and price quality is excellent.
| Block Bundle Options | No |
|---|---|
| Type of Wine | White |
| Country | Portugal |
| Region | Dao |
| Appellation | Dao (Appellation) |
| Winery | Quinta da Falorca |
| Grape | Encruzado, Malvasia |
| Biological certified | No |
| Natural wine | No |
| Vegan | No |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Drinking as of | 2023 |
| Drinking till | 2034 |
| Alcohol % | 13 |
| Alcohol free/low | No |
| Content | 0.75 ltr |
| Oak aging | Yes |
| Sparkling | No |
| Dessert wine | No |
| Closure | Cork |
| Parker rating | 90 |
| James Suckling rating | 90 |
| Tasting Profiles | Aromatic, Dry, Fresh, Fruity, Aged on wood, Powerful, Spicy, Round, White fruit |
| Drink moments | Barbecue, Borrelen, Cadeau!, Met vrienden, Open haard, Romantisch, Summer party, Terras, Voor alledag |
Parker
90
Rating
90
Release Price
$18
Drink Date
2022 - 2032
Reviewed by
Mark Squires
Issue Date
29th Jul 2022
Source
End of July 2022, The Wine Advocate
The 2021 Encruzado Reserva Quinta da Falorca (it also has 5% Malvasia, because some Malvasia vines are sprinkled in the field blend) was partly (only 15%) aged for two months in new French oak and the rest in stainless steel. It comes in near bone dry and at 12.9% alcohol. The winemaker said this was a low-production, fresh year with good quality. This doesn't project much mid-palate depth, but it is very elegant, bright and expressive. The good acidity should allow this to age a reasonable time. The finesse makes this a strong finisher, even if it is a slow starter. It sneaks up on you in terms of appreciation. It may be better next year.
Rating
91
Release Price
$35
Drink Date
2021 - 2029
Reviewed by
Mark Squires
Issue Date
31st Aug 2021
Source
Issue 256 End of August 2021, The Wine Advocate
The 2020 Encruzado Reserva Quinta da Falorca (it also has 5% Malvasia, because some Malvasia vines are sprinkled in the field blend) was partly (only 15%) aged for two months in new French oak and the rest in stainless steel. It comes in near bone dry and at 12.9% alcohol. There was a time when I did not pay much attention to this winery's white wines, but they certainly have gotten it right. They excel most every year now. This has fine concentration and coats the palate beautifully. In the meanwhile, there is a bit of tension and a somewhat juicy finish with a bright demeanor. Granting that both are not here together, I'm not sure this is quite as impressive as the 2019, but this 2020 has many merits of its own. It drinks great. It should hold throughout most of the decade, more or less, and it may yet get better. There were 3,744 bottles and 100 magnums produced from 60-plus-year-old vines.
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua...
James Suckling
90
QUINTA DA FALORCA DĆO ENCRUZADO RESERVA 2021
Thursday, January 5, 2023
Country
Portugal
Region
Dao
Vintage
2021
Score
90
This has aromas of chamomile, honey, apricots and grapefruit. Some herbal hints. Nicely fleshy and fruity with a medium body and bright acidity. Drink now.
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua...
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Located in Pindelos or Silgueiros, Quinta da Falorca is the reference model and top wine house from the Portuguese DĆ£o. No volumes but only quality. It is therefore quite difficult to get a Quinta da Falorca and especially their high-end wines. This is due to a number of factors, namely:
- unprecedented fine wines
- made in very small quantities
- and still very affordable
Quinta da Falorca is one of the secret heroes of the international wine world: winegrowers such as the quality-striving Carlos Figueiredo, who values his native DĆ£o and the local terroir, but also produces world-class wines. Among his wines, wine lovers will find the individuality that is often lost in times of increasing globalization of the wine taste: authentic, traditionally prepared wines with a radiant regional character, made from indigenous grape varieties in a limited edition.
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