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Encruzado
Encruzado is a white grape closely associated with Dão. It appears both in single-variety wines and in regional white blends.
Identity and growing conditions
The Wines of Portugal profile places the variety principally in Dão and describes reliable cropping. That regional account is not an exhaustive current planting census and does not establish a precise historical birthplace.
Wine styles and uses
Its wine description combines citrus and floral impressions with structure and the possibility of bottle ageing. The source emphasises a balance of sugar and acidity; site, harvest and cellar choices still affect the finished wine.
How it connects
Wine region
- grown in Dão